Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Ochsner Health

Fully remote
Perform routine occupational therapy treatments
Document patient progress in daily notes
Communicate changes in patient status
The role involves performing routine treatment as assigned according to a plan provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing routine treatment as assigned according to a plan provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Employees are expected to document patient progress in daily progress notes and summaries for physicians.
  • Ochsner Health values dedicated employees who serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate to make a difference.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing routine treatment as assigned according to a plan provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine occupational therapy treatments
  • Document patient progress in daily notes
  • Communicate changes in patient status
  • Maintain patient records per standards
  • Adapt behavior to specific patient populations

Nice-to-have

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel between facilities
  • Participate in staff and committee projects
  • Educate and train others within discipline

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree from accredited OT assistant program
  • Eligibility for state OT assistant licensure by examination
  • Current state license prior to start date
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
  • No work experience required

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