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CERTIFIED OCCUP THER ASSIST
Job Title: CERTIFIED OCCUP THER ASSIST
Job Code: 4108
FLSA: N
Job Level: E1
Revised Date: 07/01/2016
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works within the practice guidelines of the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Levels I, II and III
*Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. *Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist. *Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment *Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems. *Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modification of treatment program *Recommend discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed. *Consistently meet patient care productivity standard for position. *Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. *Utilize support personnel (aides, senior aides, ) when appropriate and available. *Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the division.
*Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status. *Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately. *Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment. *Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. *Notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards. *Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely. *Perform all required data collection for the department accurately/within expected time frame. *Peer review standards are consistently met. *Collaborate effectively with other members of the health care team. *Provide clinical education experiences for students as requested by supervisor *Take one to two students for long term affiliations *Adjust supervisory techniques for individual students needs. *Provide outreach as requested which may include in-services on related topics, seeking referrals, interacting with volunteers or visitors. *Involved with data collection for research activities to enhance clinical outcomes.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Levels I, II and III
Associate's degree in occupational therapy.
Experience
Level I
No experience necessary beyond required education.
Level II
Three years related occupational therapy experience.
Level III
Five years occupational therapy assistant experience with two years at DUHS.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Levels I, II and III
Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of North Carolina
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Level I
Entry level knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must be able to push-pull, lift-carry and transfer patients.
Level II
Perform advanced competencies in the area of practice.
Must be able to push-pull, lift-carry and transfer patients.
Level III
Must also have demonstrated leadership/specialization at the clinical level.
Must be able to push-pull, lift-carry, and transfer patients.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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