What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN position at Winfield Rehab & Nursing?
Winfield Rehab & Nursing in Crockett, TX has an amazing opportunity for a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their their In-House Skilled Nursing Therapy Team
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Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing
- Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care
- Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
- Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations
- Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
- Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
- Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
- Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
- Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
- Advising patients on exercise techniques.
- Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.
- Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.
- Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Documenting patient care history.
- Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.
Career Advantages:
- In-house opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Clinical expertise & training available
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
- Flexible Schedule
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