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JOB SPECIFICATIONS: • Must possess the ability to perform the following: • Adhere to the treatment plan established by the Occupational Therapist. • Motivate patients to participate in therapy treatment. • Adhere to clinical policies and procedures in the overall delivery of patient care standards of practice. • Document legibly and understandably utilizing only standard abbreviations and grammar. • Communicate effectively with supervisor and staff. • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist as needed in providing patient care coverage. • Organize area and schedule to ensure the maximum time is utilized to provide direct patient care and accomplish job responsibilities within the necessary time frames. • Follow company facility safety policies. • Willingness to work beyond normal working hours when necessary to effectively and efficiently perform duties, demonstrating commitment to organization and community. • QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have completed a program of Occupational Therapy Assistant. • Must hold and maintain a current and valid license by the State of Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy as a licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant. • Maintain CPR certification. • Must be capable of performing the job duties of this position. • Must be able to relate positively and professionally to patients, families, and outside agencies and work cooperatively with co-workers. • Certified by the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy. • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Perform all physical requirements of a full workday. • Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and set a proper example of such. • Must be in good general health and capable of maintaining regular attendance. • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics allowing all requirements of position be met effectively with support personnel and agencies. • Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this position with or without accommodation and be able to pass a post-employment exam, if required. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contributes to Occupational Therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues, providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing Occupational Therapy directives. • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, notes diagnosis of patient and takes all precautions observing indications and contraindications. • Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing Occupational Therapists interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instruction, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses; applies agents such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot packs, cold packs, ice massage as directed. • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimes, answering all questions. • Checks frequently on patients during treatment period to satisfy patient needs. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection control policies and protocols, returning all equipment and supplies to proper storage area. • Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, anticipating emerging issues. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. • Enhances Occupational Therapy and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities. • Maintains and orders supplies.