Braden Health LLC·Linden, Tennessee
The OTA implements patient-centered therapeutic interventions and contributes to the evaluation process under the supervision of an occupational therapist. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, modifying treatment plans, and ensuring safe, equitable care in compliance with facility policies.
Under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist, the OTA may contribute to the evaluation process, implements appropriate patient interventions, and obtains accurate and relevant data related to the interventions provided. The OTA provides treatment interventions to patients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable, in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.
Uses knowledge and principles of patient progression/response to identify when to progress or modify the treatment plan in collaboration with the supervising occupational therapist.
Progresses treatment interventions effectively to meet patient goals.
Modifies selected tests, measures, or interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the occupational therapist or to meet patient care needs.
Recognizes and incorporates safety procedures, precautions and contraindications in the delivery of therapy services.
Uses multiple sources (i.e. patient factors, evidence-based practice, prior experience, colleagues) to guide selection of interventions.
Identifies impairments and their influence on patient performance.
Effectively contributes information and clinical insight to establish a therapy classification or diagnosis.
Makes accurate predictions about patient outcomes.
Contributes to establishing and/or modifying patient/family centered goals that accurately reflect anticipated patient outcomes.
Contributes to establishing and/or modifying patient treatment plans based on patient status and progress towards goals.
Is accountable and takes responsibility to identify and meet the needs of the patient. Seeks alternate strategies and/or other resources to make sure patient needs are met.
Recognizes when patient presentation is outside of skill level and seeks guidance from supervising occupational therapist.
Demonstrates respectful interactions with patients/clients, colleagues, and others.
Establishes and maintains rapport with patients by recognizing others’ values and adapting interactions to build trust.
Advocates on behalf of patients to appropriate individuals and is aware of common patient needs for similar patient populations.
Identifies cultural factors that may impact treatment and plan of care and identifies appropriate resources to meet cultural needs and maximize patient outcomes.
Works cooperatively with co-workers demonstrating respect, trust, and support.
Consults with or refers to other colleagues/disciplines to meet patient needs.
Incorporates critical feedback from supervisor and colleagues, and works towards improving areas of weakness.
Demonstrates mutual understanding and respect of the relationship between supervising occupational therapist and OTA.
Patients need round-the-clock care; therefore working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Occupational therapy staff spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, lifting, and standing; therefore, they must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury.
Occupational therapy staff must be able to work accurately around frequent interruptions.
Occupational therapy staff may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases and must be prepared for such instances and take proper precautions at all times.
In addition, occupational therapy staff may have to care for patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position.
The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position.
Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind.
Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.
Market context
In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.
