PRN - Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

　　San Antonio, TX (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4538+Centerview+Dr.+San+Antonio+TX+USA+78228)

　　Job Type

　　Part-time

　　Description

　　Job Summary:

　　Provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients/clients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Participates in the coordination of care.

　　Requirements

　　Job Qualifications:

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

　　Licensure: Current State License to practice occupational therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(g). Current driver’s license.

　　Experience: One year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.

　　Skills: Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.

　　Transportation: Reliable transportation and current and valid auto liability insurance.

　　Environmental and Working Conditions:

　　Works in a health care facility or patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids

　　and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

　　Physical and Mental Effort:

　　Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires

　　working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family

　　individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care, as developed, delegated and supervised by the OT. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

　　Facilitates patients’/clients’ ROM, strength, coordination, use of adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications, functional mobility, and safety issues as related to patients’/clients’ ADL performance under the supervision of the OT.

　　Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

　　Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients.

　　Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to provide patient/client and caregiver education.

　　Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

　　Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.

　　Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.

　　Meets mandatory continuing education requirements; participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.