Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:
Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Status: Full Time

Department: Occupational Therapy

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts; 7 am - 3:30 pm or 7:30 am - 4 pm. Weekend rotation available for OT, if desired.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTAs, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals.

• Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy. Communicates directly with the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status.

• Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate the discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, concise, and organized manner.

• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, and space constraints. Documents patient charges and attendance at the end of each day

• Fosters team, patient, and family communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all members of the health care team.

• Rehab Only: Practices safe and economical utilization and distribution of department equipment, supplies, space, and utilities. Maintain accountability for equipment issued.
  HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
  Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam.
  HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a COTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.
  Reads, writes, and speaks English.
  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  Computer skills required.

• Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
  Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.