Job Description

Job Location Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056 Position Type PRN - .2 Job Shift Day

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides habilitation or rehabilitation occupational therapy services to patients.

Job Duties

· Performs patient care and completes documentation in a timely manner and within insurance guidelines

· Demonstrates critical thinking skills and reasoning process in carrying out the plan of care

· Assists and instructs patients in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting, positioning in and out of bed and other activities of daily living

· Assists in specialized motor or self-help activities, constructs supportive or assistive devices

· Observes patient for signs of distress and adjusts activities accordingly

· Prepares clinical notes and progress reports

· Insures patient charges and productivity report are performed accurately and in a timely manner

· Instructs patient, family and other team members in proper use of assistive equipment, prosthetic devices and adaptation devices

Qualifications

Qualifications
· Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

· Must have current valid license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the state(s) of practice

Additional Skills/Abilities

· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Must have basic computer skills

· Must have strong interpersonal skills

· Must have knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level