Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Establish plan of care reviewed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Complete ADL assessment with guidance from the OTR within appropriate time frames.

• Set ADL goals with measurable outcomes and appropriate time frames.

• Initiate discussion with physician and other medical team members when appropriate to modify therapeutic program.

• Discuss any changes in the treatment plan and/or patient response to treatment with Occupational Therapist in a prompt and professional manger.

• Demonstrate appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.

• Complete screens as needed

• Adhere to ethical and legal practice standards.

• Abide by relevant ethical codes and standards of practice guidelines.

• Abide by State and Federal laws and regulations, including state licensure laws.

• Maintain records in accordance with department and system policies that are accurate, concise timely and legible.

• Document therapy care in format and accordance with practice setting including: treatment provided, response to treatment, patient progress, education, family conferences, and discharge planning as appropriate.

• Document education and training as well as patient and/or family level of achievement with training provided.

• Educate all patient and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.

• Consider patient and family goals in establishment with ADL goals.

• Provide patient and family members with educational materials and programs as appropriate.

• Document education and training as well as patient and/or family level of achievement with training provided.

• Capture maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.

• Maintain adherence to established efficiency productivity standards.

• Complete daily charge entry accurately.

• Assure proper authorization has been received prior to initiating treatment.

• Collaborate with patients, facilities and other health care members to provide excellence in patient care.

• Communicate regularly with other team members.

• Participate actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.

• Attend appropriate internal or external education opportunities to promote growth and expansion of specific programs.

• Implement a self-directed plan for professional development.

• Initiate and participate in continuing education: lectures, video/audio conferences, written and online courses.

• Develop and conduct in-service as appropriate to share information gained from external resources.

• Maintain yearly record of continuing education via completion of Education Record.

• Maintains responsibility for reporting accuracy of hours worked.

• Staff schedule requires flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include evening and weekend hours, as necessary to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the system.

• Travel to all Excela Health Home Care & Hospice service territories as patient census dictates, in order to provide quality necessary care when patient need is greatest.

• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.

• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.

• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.

Specialty Job Functions

• Perform clinical responsibilities in a manner that positively affects care while achieving optimal outcomes.

• Complete and document patient information/visits on a daily basis.

• Respond to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.

• Discuss any changes in the treatment plan and/or patient response to treatment plan with Occupational Therapist.

• Demonstrate appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.

• Capture maximum revenue for services provided while maintaining established standards of care.

• Complete daily visits promptly and accurately.

• Provide relevant information to insurance provider to insure proper authorization is secured prior to continued treatment as indicated.

• Utilize supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner.

• Maintain a safe work environment.

• Maximize utilization on non-direct patient care time.

• Collaborate with patients, their families, DME providers and other team members to provide excellence in patient care.

• Serve as a liaison for the patient with DME providers.

• Participate in supervision of students as appropriate.

• Participate actively in professional activities.

• Participate in orientation of new Homecare personnel.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program accredited by the AOTA, ACOTE.

• Associates Degree, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent thinking and decision-making ability, analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer applications, research experience, knowledge and/or certification in specialty treatment program (Low Vision, Lymphedema, Pediatrics, Hand Therapy, Women's Therapy, Occupational Medicine).

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the past 5 years in a Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health Agency or other relevant experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania required.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (if out of state hire current Department of Motor Vehicle record report required and obtain PA Current Driver License within 30 days of hire).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela's missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment: JC1806 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential

• Absolute Necessity.

Marginal

• Minimal Necessity.

Constantly

• 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently

• 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally

• 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely

• Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle

X

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

8 Hours Shifts

X

X

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

On-Call

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

X

X

Travel Between Sites

X

X

Direct Patient Care

X

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

X

Eye Protection

X

X

Head Protection (hard hat)

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

X boot chains

Body Protection

X

X

Latex Exposure

X

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

Mist Exposure

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential

• Absolute Necessity.

Marginal

• Minimal Necessity.

Constantly

• 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently

• 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally

• 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely

• Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Walking

X

X

Climbing Stairs

X

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

X

Kneeling

X

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

X

Twisting/Turning

X

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

X

Gross Grasp

X

X

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

X

Carry

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

X

Color Vision

X

X

Hearing Clearly

X

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

X

Reaching Forward

X

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle 10-19#

X

X

Lifting floor to Knuckle 20-29#

X

X

Lifting floor to Knuckle 30-49#

X

Lifting floor to Knuckle 50#

X

Lifting floor to Knuckle >50#

X

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

X

50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder 10-19#

X

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder 20-29#

X

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder 30-49#

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder 50#

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder >50#

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead 10- 19#

X

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead 20-

29#

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead 30-49#

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead 50#

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead <50#

X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required