Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

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Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing advanced occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Delivers skilled therapeutic treatments to improve patient function, safety, and independence across varied clinical settings. Contributes to program development, quality improvement, and clinical education initiatives. Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, efficient caseload management, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes and departmental goals.

Essential Functions

• Implements complex and specialized occupational therapy interventions to promote patient independence, mobility, and daily functioning under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborates with the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patient progress and updating treatment plans and goals as clinically indicated.
• Designs, fabricates, and instructs patients in the safe use of adaptive devices, orthotics, and environmental modifications.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and adaptive strategies to support continued recovery.
• Demonstrates advanced skill in therapeutic activities such as neuromuscular re-education, sensory integration, and cognitive retraining.
• Documents treatment interventions, progress notes, and patient education accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistant I staff, students, and new team members.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement, performance enhancement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with professional, regulatory, and safety standards while maintaining current licensure and competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

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Experience Requirement

2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Driver's license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent performance of tasks involving repetitive motion; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials. Also involves occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Department

Home Health

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

135 N. Hargis Ave.

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky