Occupational Therapist Assistant 2445 - Alpha Rae Personnel Inc
Tiffin, OH 44883
About the Job
Schedule - 10am-6pm Monday-Friday
The facility currently houses adults but only accepts children as new patients.
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or
all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
Assists in implementing & planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques & activities within scope of
practice as set forth in Division (5)(c) of Section 4755.01 of Ohio Revised Code under general supervision of an
occupational therapist (e.g., develop, improve or restore function, compensate for dysfunction &/or minimize debilitation
for persons diagnosed with chronic or acute physical handicaps, emotional disorders &/or developmental disabilities such
as mental illness, schizophrenia & depression; administers standardized assessments such as Kohl man Evaluation of
Living Skills & Allen level Cognitive Screen; assist patients in increasing skills necessary to cope with daily living; provides
treatment to patients on one on one or in group settings; participates in design & construction of orthotic devices/adaptive
equipment &/or modifications of wheelchairs; prepares patients for independent community living to include motor skills,
anger management, stress management; provides community resources for peer support & recovery; refers patients to
local county agencies for employment, schooling, training, socialization &/or mental health services; provides input in
conjunction with treatment team members to develop treatment goals & objectives; participates with treatment team & unit
manager in developing methodologies, policies & procedures for implementation of occupational therapy program).
Conducts interviews with clients, gather information & history of client through information obtained in interviews & chart
reviews of occupational therapy assessments; participates in treatment team meetings to discuss patients performance &
progress in occupational therapy groups &/or one-on-one interventions; collaborates with treatment team members (e.g.,
psychology; social worker; case manager) to develop individual patient programs, progress notes, weekly &/or monthly
updates.
Maintain patient logs & records of interventions, completes & compiles written & verbal reports (e.g. weekly, monthly,
progress, incidental, forensic, confidential chart review) for treatment teams, patients, service providers & families;
complete forms & discharge documentation related to occupational therapy treatments & services, organize funds utilized
for snacks, unit parties & activities to include shopping for food & supplies; fills out purchase orders for unit supplies &
materials for group activities; attends workshops, seminars & in-service education programs & special events; oversees
activities of occupational student interns.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology,
sociology, social work); Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainer Board laws, rules & guidelines;
HIPPA laws, rules & guidelines. Skill in use & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy
equipment; personal computer & related software. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within
familiar context; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid
conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel or encourage others on sensitive issues; redirect &
de-escalate patients who become agitated or aggressive towards other patients &/or staff; assists with putting violent /
hostile patients in 4 point restraints.
()Developed after employment.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License
The facility currently houses adults but only accepts children as new patients.
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or
all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
Assists in implementing & planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques & activities within scope of
practice as set forth in Division (5)(c) of Section 4755.01 of Ohio Revised Code under general supervision of an
occupational therapist (e.g., develop, improve or restore function, compensate for dysfunction &/or minimize debilitation
for persons diagnosed with chronic or acute physical handicaps, emotional disorders &/or developmental disabilities such
as mental illness, schizophrenia & depression; administers standardized assessments such as Kohl man Evaluation of
Living Skills & Allen level Cognitive Screen; assist patients in increasing skills necessary to cope with daily living; provides
treatment to patients on one on one or in group settings; participates in design & construction of orthotic devices/adaptive
equipment &/or modifications of wheelchairs; prepares patients for independent community living to include motor skills,
anger management, stress management; provides community resources for peer support & recovery; refers patients to
local county agencies for employment, schooling, training, socialization &/or mental health services; provides input in
conjunction with treatment team members to develop treatment goals & objectives; participates with treatment team & unit
manager in developing methodologies, policies & procedures for implementation of occupational therapy program).
Conducts interviews with clients, gather information & history of client through information obtained in interviews & chart
reviews of occupational therapy assessments; participates in treatment team meetings to discuss patients performance &
progress in occupational therapy groups &/or one-on-one interventions; collaborates with treatment team members (e.g.,
psychology; social worker; case manager) to develop individual patient programs, progress notes, weekly &/or monthly
updates.
Maintain patient logs & records of interventions, completes & compiles written & verbal reports (e.g. weekly, monthly,
progress, incidental, forensic, confidential chart review) for treatment teams, patients, service providers & families;
complete forms & discharge documentation related to occupational therapy treatments & services, organize funds utilized
for snacks, unit parties & activities to include shopping for food & supplies; fills out purchase orders for unit supplies &
materials for group activities; attends workshops, seminars & in-service education programs & special events; oversees
activities of occupational student interns.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology,
sociology, social work); Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainer Board laws, rules & guidelines;
HIPPA laws, rules & guidelines. Skill in use & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy
equipment; personal computer & related software. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within
familiar context; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid
conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel or encourage others on sensitive issues; redirect &
de-escalate patients who become agitated or aggressive towards other patients &/or staff; assists with putting violent /
hostile patients in 4 point restraints.
()Developed after employment.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Source : Alpha Rae Personnel Inc