Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home assists an Occupational Therapist in a nursing home environment with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department. Being a Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home requires an associate degree and passing of a national examination to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated, managed, and delivered appropriately in a cost-effective and financially responsible manner
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Position Qualifications:
Continuing Education Requirements: Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.
Environmental and Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.
Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed or occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category:
Category I Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
Required Personal Protective Equipment: as required by working conditions
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Schedule:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person
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