Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in Danbury, CT

Essential Job Functions:

•  Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.

          a. Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.

          b. Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment  implementation

          c. Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program                        effectively.

• Promotes total rehabilitation services and acts as a team member to treatment plan.
• Documents the patient’s progress in the patient’s medical record and maintain the charts in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Provides a written and/or illustrated home exercise program when appropriate.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff and team meetings, in-service programs and continuing education.
• Maintains accurate records of patient treatment and equipment charges and submit required statistical and billing information.
• Write formal progress and/or discharge summary notes (co-signed by OTR) to physician on a timely basis.
• Communicates regularly with physicians and other Allied Health professionals in an effort to provide maximal patient care.
• Participate in departmental program development and take responsibility for special clinics and programs as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance and organization of the work area and equipment noting safety and serviceable defects.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from a school approved by the AOTA and AMA
• Registered or eligible for registry by the AOTA
• Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
• CPR certified or eligibility for certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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