OT Therapy Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting the OT or COTA with providing therapy services that are planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's treatment plan.

Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Shift: PRN; fills in for staff vacation and sick days. Days; Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Compensation : $18.65/ hour - $26.86/ hour; with an 18% differential for PRN

Application Deadline: Filling multiple openings, accepting applications on an ongoing basis; the posting may close without notice once the positions are filled.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: TBI and SCI experience preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to build effective clinical leadership. Ability to conduct themselves in a diplomatic and tactful manner with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, and adapt to a changing environment with competence. Possess a dedication to teamwork and commitment to excellence. Must have basic computer skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with applying occupational therapy treatment plan as developed and instructed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Prepare patients and equipment for therapy and follow through with equipment processes and procedures as instructed.
• Communicate daily with the OT and COTAs regarding issues relating to their interaction with the patients.
• Maintain treatment equipment and supplies in clean and proper working condition for the purpose of implementing motor/therapy goals.
• Perform clerical, administrative and secretarial duties such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies and completing paperwork as instructed.
• Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment, and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

This section is meant to provide an employee with a summary of major responsibilities and duties that they may be expected to complete in this position. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this position. Employees may be required to perform additional duties not listed in this section.

• Attend educational in-services and maintains knowledge of current treatment trends.
• Maintain and clean a safe work area.
• Perform emergency and safety procedures for the protection of patients, self, and others.
• Assist in departmental responsibilities - including program development/revision and maintaining supplies.
• Become familiar with and follow hospital wide and department specific policies and procedures; seeking assistance from management when clarification or assistance is needed.
• Assisting other staff members as requested.

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OP Therapy Aide-OT