+ Position Summary

+ Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, provides occupational therapy tests and procedures in caring for neonatal through geriatric patients. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

+ Position Responsibilities

+ Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

+ Provides in-service education and community education within scope of knowledge base.

+ Assists in the implementation of quality improvement programs.

+ Participates in the development of service operations and policies and procedures.

+ Attends department meetings or service related meetings as assigned.

+ Complies with established policies and standards of Mary Greeley Medical Center.

+ Performs occupational therapy tests and treatments as established in the treatment plan by a registered occupational therapist.

+ Provides patient, family/significant other and patient care team education.

+ Collaborates with other health care team members in coordinating overall patient care program.

+ Monitor’s patient’s response to treatment and modifies treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with OTR.

+ Implements and modifies treatment plans under OTR supervision

+ Reports observations and patient’s responses to service to OTR and other teams member’s as directed.

+ Recommends to OTR the termination of services.

+ Complies with the Iowa Administrative Rules for Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants [Chapter 206.8(5)] ensuring OT participation in treatment including direct face-to-face patient contact every twelfth visit or 60 calendar days, whichever comes first, for all patients regardless of setting and must document each visit.

+ Supervises OT aides and volunteers, Level I and II OTA Fieldwork students.

+ Documents in every chart the name of the supervising Occupational Therapist.

+ Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

+ Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

+ Graduation from an AOTA approved occupational therapy assistant education program.

+ Successful completion of the certification process for Occupational Therapy Assistant.

+ Possession of license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.

+ Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

+ Organizational Requirements:

+ Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire, and must maintain throughout employment.

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ None Specified

+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ Knowledge of occupational therapy theory, anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, exercise physiology, human development, learning and human behavior.

+ Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment, counseling techniques, and medical record and report preparation and maintenance.

+ Skill in providing professional occupational therapy services and treatments including the use of good communication techniques, teaching precepts and complex problem-solving.

+ Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

+ None Specified