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Nevada Occupational Therapist Assistants - StaffPointe, LLC
Categories: Clinical
Website: http://www.staffpointe.com
Position Description
Provide a high quality of Occupational Therapy treatment and to maintain a high level of communication and co-operation with other people involved in the care of the patient. The incumbent may supervise department Rehab Techs. Other related duties and overtime may be required. Licensed OTA practitioners advance along a continuum from entry to advanced level, based on experience, education, and practice skills. Development along this continuum is dependent on the development of service competency. OT/L has ultimate overall responsibility for service provision. Entry level OTA/Ls require close supervision by an OT/L, or if pertinent regulations permit, by an experienced OTA/L, under the direction of an OT/L. Intermediate or advanced OTA/Ls require general supervision after service competency has been determined by the supervising occupational therapist. This position has the authority to make minor adjustments in individual patient programs, schedule patients, document objective data and recommend and obtain routine appropriate equipment. Decisions referred to OT/L are performance of initial patient evaluations and re-evaluations, major changes in treatment program, establishment of goals, ordering custom equipment and preparation of complex discharge summaries to establish continuity a minimum of weekly discussions are held with each primary therapist concerning the patients. Approval from the department manager or supervisor is needed for changes in department policies and procedures, hospital provided travel and continuing education programs, purchasing supplies and equipment, changes in work schedule, changes or development of therapeutic programs, and activities interfacing with other departments. Email your inquiries and Resume to healthcare@staffpointe.com or fax to 1-877-878-1970 attn: Lynne Andrews. Visit us online at www.staffpointe.com. Log in or sign up at http://www.staffpointe.com/cand_new.asp for your free account with StaffPointe. Reference Job# 1004





