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Amergis Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant| Ft. Lauderdale, FL in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides interventions to impact patient’s functional ability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the Occupational Therapist
Understands the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and Environment
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the patient for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safety risks (if applicable)
Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regarding patient progress/status to promote modification of treatment program and any adverse outcomes
Ensures that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment
Maintains timely, legible, and efficient patient-care documentation
Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet client documentation standards
Instructs patient and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment and/or splints to improve function.
Ensures equipment is in good working order
Trains patient and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
May utilize physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Identifies patient and/or family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies the Occupational Therapist
Reports patient’s reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to the physician and Occupational Therapist
Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment
Participates in discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed
Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-service education
Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current certification or licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required
One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.