Certified Occupational Therapy Asst. ACUTE CARE
Falls Church, VA 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description

Join the Inova Fairfax Hospital as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant! Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital recognized for excellence and innovation. This is an ADULT ACUTE CARE UNIT. MUST HAVE HOSPITAL INPATIENT EXPERIENCE. We are a collaborative team with plenty opportunities for mentorship and learning.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant adheres to department policy regarding the timeframe, appropriate form, and content of written rehabilitation documentation. Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts. Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit. Demonstrates essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Documents clearly, concisely, and legibly within established time frames, (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, and supports reimbursement) as evidenced by chart review and team feedback.
  • Contributes to educational and training efforts of department/clinic, (e.g. in-services, students, CPR, new hire orientation, and QI/PI) as evidenced by program/clinic-specific documentation.
  • Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about department expenses and revenue (e.g. supplies, equipment, billing, and staff resources) used in the department, as evidenced by team feedback and observation.
  • Selects appropriate treatment methods for patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical and emotional status, as evidenced by observation and documentation.
  • Recognizes the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan as the patient advances or regresses while acting accordingly, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and team feedback.
  • Notifies primary PT/OT of non-routine changes in the treatment situation, discharge complications, or other circumstances that require reassessment or staff guidance, as evidenced by team feedback.
  • Educates patients and/or family in home exercise programs, transfers, caregiving, home safety, and use of adaptive equipment, appropriate to level of understanding.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.



Requirements:

  • Associates degree from accredited certified occupational therapy assistant program.
  • Graduate of approved certified occupational therapy assistant program, new graduate of certified occupational therapy assistant program.
  • BLS from American Heart Association
  • Va. OTA License

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As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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