Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: The incumbent shall be
responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy
services including therapeutic interventions in an
interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s
qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The
incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and
contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem
solving, and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary
setting. Education, License & Cert: The incumbent shall, at a
minimum, be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist
Assistant degree program. Current licensure in the state of
practice is required. Current BLS Certification mandated.
Experience: Education/experience in working with patients to assist
in rehabilitation of disabled or injured individuals throughout
their lifespan. Essential Functions: 1. Communicates and
demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families,
clients, coworkers, and others. 2. Provide population appropriate
therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged
by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction. May administer
medication when indicated by therapy order. 3. Assess patient
response to treatment. Patient response to the treatment plan is
evaluated as evidenced by patient achievement of goals and/or goal
revision. Collaboration with the evaluating/supervising therapist
is imperative to maintain best quality of care for the patient.
Information is provided to patient/family regarding current status,
program planning and discharge plans throughout the rehabilitation
program. 4. Document the course of patient care including progress
made and continuing need for treatment. Interventions and effects
are documented daily according to policy and procedure. Daily
treatment notes are completed according to policy and procedure.
Appropriate capture of charges related to treatment provided.
Discharge summaries are completed according to policy and
procedures. 5. Provide patient and family education on tasks and
resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
Integrates family members into the treatment, educational and
discharge planning process for a safe transition home, and to
ensure continued care needs are met. Effectiveness of education
measured by peer input, family verbal feedback and patient
satisfaction surveys and quality metrics. Educational methods are
adapted to meet patient and family education needs. 6.
Participating in continuing education/professional development
activities. Attends/presents at departmental in?service sessions as
scheduled. Attends external professional growth activities as
scheduled and communicates information to the team. 7. Adhere to
policies and practices of applicable federal and state guidelines,
professional organizations, entity facilities and entity specific
policies. Is familiar with and acts according to contents of
applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit Policy &
Procedure and organizational policies. 8. Meets established
organizational productivity standards within a fiscally responsible
manner. Other Duties: 1. Other duties as assigned. 2. All equipment
and duties within the Occupational Therapy Department as listed in
the Competency Checklist.
Keywords: Guthrie, Montgomery , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Per Diem, Healthcare , Troy, Alabama
