COTA - Inpatient Therapy at Altru Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Posted in Other 19 days ago.





Job Description:

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 S.Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201


Pay Range: $21.79 - $32.68



Summary:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for the treatment of inpatient hospital and inpatient rehabilitation patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development and identifying barriers to discharge. The assistant provides patient centered care and assists the Occupational Therapist in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.



Essential Job Functions:



  • Assists the Occupational Therapist in performing evaluations, assessments and procedures.


  • Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the occupational therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient/family education and teaching, under the supervision of a Therapist.


  • Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.


  • Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan in the inpatient settings.


  • Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.


  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.





Certification:

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources


  • Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources


  • Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources


  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System





Notes

  • OTA Limited Permit acceptable prior to start





Physical Demand
s :



• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)



Weight Demands:



• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)



Working Conditions:



• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable



Driving Requirement Definitions:




  • Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.


  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.


  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.


  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.




Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver


Reference ID: R3353
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