Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified
US-OR-PORTLAND
Job ID: 25-41572
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus
Overview
Whether you are working with children, adults or geriatrics, your
compassion and skill ensure the best possible occupational therapy.
As you help to develop programs and assist within the department,
you increase your skills and build long-term professional
relationships. If this sounds like an opportunity in which you
could thrive, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy
community.Under the direction of the Registered Occupational
Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is
primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy
patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult
and geriatrics. Therapy assistant will also assist in program
development and perform assigned departmental duties. This is an
acute care position.
Responsibilities
Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR,
utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within
the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the
occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how
to perform the home program and injury prevention. Recommends
equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges
for the delivery of the equipment. Monitors patient progress and
makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist. Consults
and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines. Provides
documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
Participates in continuous quality improvement projects. Supervises
the patient care activities of aides and volunteers. Participates
in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing
education courses, team meetings and other related activities.
Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies. Provides
in-services for staff, other departments and the community
Fabricates splints as needed. Provides therapeutic interventions
according to department and practice standards.
Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy
Assistant program. Experience: 3-5 years' experience preferred.
Skills: Teamwork, group facilitation, oral and written
communication, computer skills. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:Follows
guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in ActionEqual Opportunity
Employer/Vet/Disabled
Compensation details: 31.68-45.29 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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