FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant                  JOB CODE: 325

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:  Rehabilitation Manager

SERVICE AREA:  Rehabilitation Services

POSITION PURPOSE:  Performs occupational therapy re-evaluation and treatment in a
professional manner.  Implements individual treatment programs to achieve functional
goals, incorporating patient, family and physician expectations under supervision of a
registered occupational therapist.

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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB:

*    Performs the following under the direction and authority of a registered occupational
     therapist.
     -    Data gathering, treatment planning and implementation of treatment in a safe,
          effective manner.
     -    Continually re-evaluates patient and adapts treatment program accordingly.
     -    Documents objective findings and progress following hospital procedures to
          facilitate communications with patients, families, hospital personnel and
          physicians.
     -    Demonstrates sound judgment regarding clinical decision making.

*    Demonstrates professional customer relations at all times.
     -    Develops and maintains professional, courteous rapport with patients, families,
          hospital personnel and physicians.
     -    Facilitates a positive environment.
     -    Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses discretion when
          discussing patient matters.

*    Organizes time schedule effectively to provide quality patient care.
     -    Effectively dovetails patients and uses support personnel appropriately.
     -    Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling.
     -    Utilizes downtime effectively for program and career development.
     -    Participates in effective functioning of the department.
     -    Participates in QM program.
     -    Meets quality improvement criteria.

*    Participates in inservices, continuing education, department meetings, and program
     development.
     -    Assists in equipment upkeep.
     -    Completes hospital fire and safety requirements.
     -    Complies with hospital and departmental structure standards, including
          attendance.

*    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care of service
     appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.

*    Demonstrates and possesses 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 age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as
     described in the unit's/area's/department's structure standards.Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant                

*    Demonstrates knowledge base and clinical skills to properly and safely handle and
     operate equipment/modalities which are necessary to carry out the plan of care set by
     the occupational therapist.