Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN) – Carolina Forest
Florence, SC
TRACKING CODE
7132
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.
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Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
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Treatments are performed as ordered in a safe, timely manner. Staff and family members are involved in the treatment when indicated.
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Medical documentation is in accordance with APTA standards of care.
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Participates in performance improvement monitors, reporting and utilization of Physical Rehab services. Attends and takes part in in-services,
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meetings, and educational sessions.
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Promotes intra/inter positive departmental relations through both verbal and nonverbal communications.
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Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department.
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Ensures an orderly, clean, safe work area.
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Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information appropriate for the age and needs of patients.
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Displays an understanding and appropriately modifies approach to each patient based on the patient’s cognitive, emotional, and chronological
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maturity in the assessment, treatment, and care undertaken.
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Results of performance improvement indicate appropriate response to patients and treatments/assessments initiated.
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Participates in departmental in-services and meetings.
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Meets with Occupational Therapist on regular basis to discuss patient and address goals.
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Performs evidenced based care. Seeks out research to support interventions.
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Attends mandatory meetings as required by the hospital or department.
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Willingly participates in doing other duties although not directly assigned. Seeks out work that needs to be done.
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Is accountable for cost-effective quality patient care and assists other personnel in containing costs.
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Recognizes problems and recommends solutions for positive changes in operations.
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Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in operations, management styles and position routines.
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Assumes personal responsibilities for professional development and continuing education. Willingly participates in continuing education
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programs when requested.
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Responds to coworkers in a helpful manner, especially in times of increased activity.
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Addresses all persons in a pleasant, tactful and respectful manner.
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Demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude and responds with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
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Respects, at all times, the confidentiality of patient’s records and facility operations. Uses complete discretion when discussing patient matters.
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Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the staffing hierarchical structure and chain of command; follows proper lines of communication.
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Demonstrates a time-conscious awareness and strives to use time effectively.
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Arranges time schedule in accordance with the needs of the hospital.
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Demonstrates an ability to set appropriate priorities.
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Is prompt in completing assigned activities.
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Is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete workload or special assignments when requested.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education
Current South Carolina licensure. Current CPR certification.
Associate’s Degree from an AOTA approved/accredited program
WORK SCHEDULE
Part time
JOB LOCATION
Florence, SC, United States
POSITION TYPE
Part time