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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant LIFE

Catholic Health

Lackawanna, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lackawanna, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Currently Registered By NYS Department Of EducationEligible For Certification By NYS Department Of Education

Job overview

Catholic Health is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant LIFE. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant implements occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This role involves following treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function due to disease, injury, or disability, while adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Key focus areas include Implement occupational therapy services for participants of the therapy department under the supervision of the occupational therapist., Adhere to best practice guidelines and communicate with healthcare professionals for patient care planning., and Document care according to CHS LTC policies, HCBC procedures, and state and federal regulations..

Successful candidates bring Degree From Accredited Program By NYS Department Of Education, Currently Registered By NYS Department Of Education, and Eligible For Certification By NYS Department Of Education. Important skills include Occupational Therapy Procedures, Care Plan Process, Documentation, Communication, Best Practice Patterns, and EMR Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational Therapy ProceduresCare Plan ProcessDocumentationCommunicationBest Practice PatternsEMR ProgramsDeal Tactfully With PersonnelSeek Out New Methods and PrinciplesIncorporate New Methods and PrinciplesRead EnglishWrite EnglishSpeak EnglishUnderstand English

Qualifications

Degree From Accredited Program by NYS Department of EducationCurrently Registered by NYS Department of EducationEligible for Certification by NYS Department of Education2 Years Experience in Similar Clinical SettingHomecare ExperienceLong Term Care Experience

Full job description

Facility: LIFE PACE OLV

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:30a-4:30p

Summary:

Implement Occupational Therapy services for participants of the Therapy Department under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Follows treatment programs to restore and prevent loss of function following disease, injury or disability, adhering to Best Practice guidelines and communicating with all healthcare professionals for the best plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities:

Education

  • Degree from an accredited program by the NYS Department of Education

  • Certified and currently registered by NYS Department of Education, or eligible.

Experience

  • Two years experience working in a similar clinical setting required.

  • Homecare or long term care experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

  • Must have the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members and visitors.

  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into the existing Occupational Therapy Services.

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  • Must have knowledge of Occupational Therapy procedures.

  • Involvement in the Care Plan process -

  • Documentation within the guidelines of CHS LTC Policies and HCBC Procedures as well as state and federal regulations.

  • Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non-verbal communication.

  • Technical skills: Demonstrates best practice patterns consistent with professional standards as established by the AOTA and the NYSOTA.

  • Proficient in efficiently navigating utilized EMR programs.

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