Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time Rehab Clinic
Company: Inova
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionAs a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant,
you will adhere to department policy regarding timeframe,
appropriate form and content of written rehabilitation
documentation. To help achieve our mission, you will communicate
effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team
members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Your ability
to complete all administrative and other responsibilities in
support of the operating unit is of vital importance. Demonstrating
essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and
protocols is required.Job Responsibilities Documents clearly,
concisely and legibly within established time frames, (e.g. allows
other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation
by payers and supports reimbursement) as evidenced by chart review
and team feedback. Contributes to educational and training efforts
of department/clinic, (e.g. in-services, students, CPR, new hire
orientation and QI/PI) as evidenced by program/clinic specific
documentation. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge
about department expenses and revenue (e.g. supplies, equipment,
billing and staff resources) used in the department, as evidenced
by team feedback and observation. Selects appropriate treatment
methods for patients' diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional
status, as evidenced by observation and documentation. Recognizes
the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan
as the patient advances or regresses while acting accordingly, as
evidenced by observation, documentation and team feedback. Notifies
primary PT/OT of non-routine changes in the treatment situation,
discharge complications or other circumstances that require
reassessment or staff guidance, as evidenced by team feedback.
Educates patients and/or family in home exercise programs,
transfers, care giving, home safety and use of adaptive equipment,
appropriate to level of understanding.Requirements:Associates
degree from accredited certified occupational therapy assistant
program.BLS from American Heart AssociationVa. Occupational
Therapist Assistant LicenseBasic computer knowledge, proficient in
English verbal and written skills. Ability to select treatment
methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis and age group as
evidenced by observation and documentation. Educates patient/and or
family in discharge plan, home exercise programs, care giving, home
safety and use of adaptive equipment appropriate to level of
understanding. Therapist will promote independence to facilitate
return to prior level of function.About UsInova is Northern
Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to
provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each
person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's
18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually
through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty
care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient
services and destination institutes. Safety Always: Learn how we
keep our team members and patients Safe@Inova.
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