Occupational Therapist Assistant
Corewell Health
- La Porte, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client’s overall plan of care.
- Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
- Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program.
- Alerts the supervising occupational therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/client’s condition.
- May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services.
- Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.
- Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employee’s personal vehicle to
- Required Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
- Therapy assistance experience preferred
- Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) preferred
- LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Upon Hire
- CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT Upon Hire required
- LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan (Home Care only) Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
- Sitting: Seldom
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally