Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Resume Samples

Description :

1. Planning and carrying out treatment for children with disabilities in the school setting.
2. Provided Occupational Therapy services to a number of school districts within the CESA #5 district, working in direct cooperation and collaboration with the schoolteachers and administration.
3. Both in a direct service model and a consultative model.
4. Was directly supervised by a number of Registered Occupational Therapist in the different school districts.
5. My duties also included being responsible for the maintaining of daily documentation and third party billing for Medicaid reimbursement.
6. Worked with children in group settings as well as one to one.
7. Using treatment modalities such as sensory integrative techniques and behavior modification.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Implemented and adjusted therapeutic activities within established treatment plans to promote functional independence in the home setting.
2. Educated patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and care and use of adaptive equipment.
3. Evaluated and treated the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
4. Efficiently and effectively documented patient progress, attitudes, and behavior using Point Care computerized medical documentation system.
5. Worked under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
6. Designed, fabricated, or repaired assistive devices and make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.
7. Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals and supervising therapists involved with the care of a patient.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Applied Science

Description :

1. Collaborated with the Occupational Therapist to plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
2. Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.
3. Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
4. Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
5. Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
6. Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
7. Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
8. Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Science

Description :

1. Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
2. Completes daily billing and documentation of therapy sessions noting medical necessity and progress toward goals.
3. Accepts clinical assignments willingly and that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
4. Implements and document outcome of home exercise plan during treatment and at time of discharge.
5. Follows company policies relating to scheduling and documentation.
6. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills with patients, families, supervisors and co-workers.
7. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease, and completes necessary paperwork required.
8. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency, as evidenced by performance and participation in professional development activities.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Description :

1. Assist patients get back to their prior level of function, by following the goals that have been set by the OTR in the plan of care.
2. Assist by providing the patient with therapeutic activities and therapeutic exercises.
3. Assist patients learn and master compensatory strategies to perform Activities of Daily Living, with use of AE.
4. Provide patient/caregiver training with breathing exercises, energy conservation, joint protection, and ways to modify the patient's environment to help increase safety.
5. Report concerns to OTR, and or Nursing staff.
6. Work as a team with other staff such as Physical Therapist, along with Speech therapist to reach patients optimum potential, Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs Assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records Document resident care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
7. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Science

Description :

1. Provided direct patient/resident care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
2. Treated high level stroke patients, as well as patients with the following diagnoses in sub-acute and acute settings: R/L THR, R/L TKR, Spinal Stenosis, post cardiac surgery, pulmonary conditions, debility.
3. Treatment for the stated diagnoses included: ADLs, money management, therapeutic exercises, cognitive activities and education.
4. Developed appropriate short and long term goals and provided appropriate treatment based on written goals to increase patient/resident independence.
5. Evaluated and recommended patient/residents need for durable medical equipment for safe discharge home or other facility.
6. Completed documentation according to facility time frames and requirements.
7. Correctly identified and billed for therapy services rendered using electronic documentation.
8. Used the following programs to bill/document services: Optimus, Casamba, Meditech and Mediserve.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, providing therapy to help patient's develop and improve daily living skills.
2. Record progress of patients, which includes a daily progress note and bi weekly progress note.
3. Follow individual treatment plans, and monitor patient activities to ensure correct performance.
4. Instruct patients in the proper method with Badls/Iadls, as well as transfers.
5. Maintain universal safety precautions during and after the treatment of resident.
6. Worked in various settings; Autistic population, Geriatric and Adult population for various diagnoses in a Long term/Subacute care skilled nursing home, as well as Private school setting.
7. Interventions include safety training, fall prevention training, AROM/PROM/ AAROM and THEREX exercise, ADL, BADL, IADL, home management skills, cognitive tasks, energy conservation techniques, and transfer training techniques to my Patients.
8. Monitor patients, understand their health issues, and provide necessary support.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.S.

Description :

1. Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
2. Educated family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
3. Provided a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
4. Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in student records.
5. Measured student's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
6. Proposed intervention plans with collaboration with OTR supervision, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
7. Treated each student according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
8. Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve OT therapy goals.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Developing activities that will help individuals learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
2. Train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
3. Alter treatment programs to obtain better results.
4. Written reports to supervisors on patients' progress and attitudes.
5. Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress.
6. Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
7. Wheelchair modification Delivering efficient use of time to meet productivity demands.
8. Perform standardized tests to demonstrate progress.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Science

Description :

1. Focus on educating patients and families as well as staff on ways to increase independence of patients.
2. Communication with staff and other team members regarding progress of patients as well as discharge planning.
3. Documentation of patients progress and goals in a computerized chart.
4. Implementing the treatment plan for individual patients with focus of increasing the level of independence and carryover with the for eventual discharge to home.
5. During my employment with Encore I have assisted many patients with reaching goals of independence with activities of daily living for eventual return to home.
6. In addition to this I have taught patients how to perform basic everyday skills such as getting dressed, increasing range of motion and strength to a joint, and how to manage challenging activities such as meal preparation and housekeeping.
7. Skills Used Professionalism with nursing staff, occupational, physical, and speech therapists and therapy managers.
8. Communication both verbal and written to various staff members.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor Of Arts

Description :

1. Implement treatment plans according to evaluation and plan of care.
2. Treatment based on patients current diagnosis / past medical history such as cardio-pulmonary disorders, CVA, orthopedic or general medical issues.
3. Grade or Adapt interventions as necessary to address decrease in balance, UE strength & ROM, cognition and core strength to improve functional independence.
4. Collaborate with therapy team to discuss patient schedule, progress, plan of care or discharge.
5. Communicate daily with nursing staff regarding patient clinical issues.
6. Attend family meetings to discuss discharge planning and rehab status of patients.
7. Educate patient's regarding current diagnosis, past medical history, safety, breathing techniques and adaptive equipment.
8. Provide caregiver training in preparation for discharge with emphasis on all functional transfers (I.e.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associates In Applied Science

Description :

1. Screen all residents in facility on a quarterly basis, to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if Occupational Therapy intervention is indicated.
2. Carry out treatment program according to plan of care in consultation with Registered Occupational Therapist Identify need for modification of treatment plan and consult with Registered Occupational Therapist.
3. Monitor and report resident performance and progress.
4. Assist Registered Occupational Therapist in re-assessment of patients.
5. Assist in determining need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.
6. Assist Registered Occupational Therapist in discharge planning.
7. Educate staff, family and care givers as indicated.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate's

Description :

1. Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
2. Created individualized home exercise programs for clients to improve health and wellness upon discharge.
3. Directly supervised one Occupational Therapy Student and managed a caseload of 6-10 patients.
4. Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.
5. Educated patients in energy conservation strategies, fall prevention and joint protection techniques.
6. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
7. Received a Remarkable Achievement award for patient recognition for outstanding care and customer service.
8. Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and cerebral palsy.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Applied Science

Description :

1. Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, health care, home care and outpatient settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
2. Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
3. Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
4. Train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
5. Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
6. Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
7. Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Arts

Description :

1. Asisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
2. Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
3. Managed a caseload of [15-20] patients on a daily basis.
4. Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.
5. Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
6. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
7. Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as ALS, MS, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, strokes and other neurological conditions Routinely used whirlpool baths, ultrasonic machines and ultraviolet and infrared lamps to improve patients' physical health and comfort.
8. Advocated for and strove to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate Of Science