OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT- St. Joseph Hospital

Job Summary

Provides occupational therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry
• Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment.
• Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies as well as DNV guidelines.
• Follows plan of care established by supervising occupational therapist
• Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area
• Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate
• Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs
• Actively participates in a patient and family education process
• Complies with departmental policies for documentation and charge entry
• Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
• Meets departmental productivity standards
• Assumes other duties as consistent with this role
• Rehab/IP: Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age

Education and Experience

• NH COTA Licensure required
• Associate degree from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).