Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified - Acute Care

Welcome to Legacy Health, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified to join our Acute Care team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. As an OTA in our acute care setting, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help patients regain their independence and improve their overall quality of life. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the required qualifications, we would love to have you on our team.

1. Provide compassionate and skilled occupational therapy services to patients in our acute care setting.
2. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
3. Assist in the assessment of patients' physical and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate intervention techniques.
4. Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' functional abilities.
5. Educate patients and their families on proper techniques and strategies for daily living tasks.
6. Monitor and document patients' progress and update treatment plans as needed.
7. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans.
8. Adhere to all ethical and legal standards in the provision of occupational therapy services.
9. Maintain a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff.
10. Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and techniques in occupational therapy.
11. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients.
12. Act as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing their needs and concerns.
13. Follow all organizational policies and procedures related to patient care, safety, and confidentiality.
14. Attend and actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of departmental goals and initiatives.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising occupational therapist or department manager.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified - Acute Care in Portland, OR, USA is $53,000 - $63,000 per year. This may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and specific job responsibilities.

Legacy Health is a non-profit hospital system located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It consists of six primary-care hospitals, a children's hospital, and allied clinics and outpatient facilities. The system employs about 14,000 staff members, and is the second-largest system in the Portland metro area, after the Providence Health System.