Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will follow a plan of treatment for patient care established by a Licensed Occupational Therapist

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Essential Functions
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Implements treatment and modifies accordingly.
• Provides patient/family/caregiver training as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned
caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to
identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the
departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and
providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Communicates with the team on the patient’s progress and needs verbally, and by preparing written documentation as required by
the department, and the care team. Identifies the need to update the treatment plan, and communicates input to the therapist.
• Communicates input for discharge planning to the therapist.
• Ensures accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, assigned committees, safety, and infection control as
required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Attends rehab meetings, inservices, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
• Practices efficient use and selection of su

Education/Training
Graduate from approved college with an associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Licensure/Certification
Current license in the State of Alabama as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Continuing education as required by State
Practice Act. Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience
None.