PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant role providing patient treatment primarily in an LTACH with as-needed coverage in an IRH, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. You'll handle hands-on therapy, EMR documentation/charging, patient/family education, and multidisciplinary communication for Wellstar, an integrated Georgia health system. Standout perk: PRN flexibility with meaningful, patient-focused work.
- PRN role with hospital coverage
- Integrated Georgia health system
- Mentor and supervise interns
Work Shift
Job Summary
Treatment of patients primarily in the LTACH with coverage in the IRH as needed, based on business need under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; daily documentation/charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members on a daily basis; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with physicians and other professionals; weekend/holiday services rotation; participation in Performance Improvement initiatives.50/50 coverage in hospital Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs. Documents productivity in a timely manner.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Follows the established treatment plan and provides treatment according to funding source and regulatory guidelines to meet functional goals; accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response, and then bills accordingly; provides education as appropriate
Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed: Provides direct supervision/mentorship, taking direct responsibility for the patient & care provided. Provides daily feedback to interns regarding treatment interventions & directs the learning experience. Critiques/co-signs documentation daily to be sure it meets regulatory requirements & funding source specifications. Completes weekly, midterm and final evaluations for interns & communicates w/ their school regarding performance.
Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at Wellstar Roosevelt.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy as an Assistant Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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