Savant Senior Living · 4 months ago
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- West Hollywood area
Savant Senior Living is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide support under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. The role involves evaluating patients' functional status, implementing care plans, and maintaining clinical records to promote effective rehabilitation.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition
Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy
Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy
Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate
Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements
Company
Savant Senior Living
Savant Senior Living is a healthcare center that offers senior living, senior health and medical care options, and assisted living services.