PRN COTA Home Health - North Austin at Mays Home Health in Austin, TX

Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Working under the direction of the Occupational Therapists. The OTA provides rehabilitative services to patients in their homes. They will work with patients that have mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments to improve quality of life. You will assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.

What you will do in this role:

Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed occupational therapist, optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients. Will assist in the screening of patients, implementing treatment for assigned patients, delivering treatment to achieve identified goals according to the established treatment plan, documenting progress toward identified goals. Will communicate patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.

Assists in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and a treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to meet the personal needs of the patient.

What qualifications you will need:

Associate’s degree or certificate program from a community or vocational / technical college

Completed certificate program (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order