Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our exciting and fast paced team!

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
• Provide direct care to residents on occupational therapy caseload.
• Implement treatment plans set-up by OTR.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• Review caseload with supervising OTR on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• Document supervision activities in each resident’s chart.
• Participate in discharge planning as it relates to caseload and OTR prescribed programs.
• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate and as requested by the RM.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• Participate in writing progress notes as directed by the OTR or RM.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefits

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Daily Pay
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities