What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab Services - PRN position at Haywood Regional Medical Center?
Execute the treatment plan for patients set by an occupational therapist in the outpatient rehab clinic or hospital.
Monitor a patient's progress to make sure that they're successfully completing treatment.
Encourage the patient during their recovery process.
Help patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems.
Teach patients with disabilities to become more independent.
Update patient records for the Occupational Therapist.
Teach patients, family members or other caregivers skills and techniques to help achieve the patients goals.
Keep the office, treatment room and equipment in good order.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved occupational therapy assistant program with curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
Eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Assistant Association.
Required Licenses
[North Carolina, United States] Occupational Therapy Assistant and Aide
Licensed by North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
