Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [Blount], Occupational Therapy, PRN, Days
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job
Summary Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction
of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Provides patient/family
education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges,
and other information as needed. Collaborates with an
interdisciplinary team in the implementation of the patient's
individualized plan of care. Essential Functions All team members
are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's
purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan.
Works under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist
in delivering patient treatment. Demonstrates advanced skills in
administering occupational therapy procedures. Assesses patient
response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from
the supervising therapist. Demonstrates awareness and use of proper
safety measures regarding patient, and others in the treatment area
Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to
incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for quality,
coordinated care. Complies with departmental policies for
documentation Documents all aspects of assessment, planning,
treatment, and discharge in the medical record (and in the working
OT chart) in a timely, legible manner. Long-term and short-term
goals are measurable and achievable within a specified amount of
time. Daily treatment records are noted in the working OT chart on
a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology.
Obtains necessary evaluations and re-evaluations in a timely
manner. Participates in patient discharge preparations. Provides
information regarding follow-up services which may include a
referral to other community resources or DME. Participates in
patient and family education process. Provides education and
training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses,
progress, long-term functional outcomes. Documents patient/family
education appropriately Supports and provides educational material
to patients/families for support groups as well as community
resources. Strives to meet department productivity standards
Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as
scheduled. Completes mandatory hospital training annually and in a
timely manner. Completes TB test procedures by the end of the
employee's birth month. Completes assignments in a timely and
thorough manner. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental
equipment and supplies. May be requested to help with routine clean
up duties at day's end as needed. Maintains established
departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Supervision of tech if needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management
job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or
executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate' degree.
Graduate of AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Experience - No experience required In Lieu Of NA Required
Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Occupation Therapy
Assistant - COTA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Day
(United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80017371
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