Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Duties

• Provides Therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Adequately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• SUBMIT BILLS, PAYROLL AND EXPENSE DOCUMENTATION IN A TIMELY MANNER.
• COMMUNICATES WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, REFERRING PHYSICIANS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TEAM.
• ATTENDS CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS TO KEEP ADEQUATELY AUP TO DATE WITH NEW CLINICAL SKILLS, PROGRAMS OR TECHNIQUES.
• PARTICIPATES IN CARE PLANNING MEETINGS, REHAB MEETINGS AND FAMILY TRAINING IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE PATIENT PROGRESS AS REQUESTED BY OTR, DIRECTOR OF REHAB OR REHAB RESOURCE CONSULTANT.
• FOLLOWS ORGANIZATIONAL AND FACILITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE AND PATIENT SAFETY.
• FOLLOWS PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.
• MANTAINS A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.
• ATTENDS REQUIRED MEETINGS, INSPECTIONS AND FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF REHAB AND / OR THE REHAB RESOURCE CONSULTANT.
• CORRELATES TREATMENT GOALS WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS.
• MANTAINS VALID LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT AS REQUESTED BY APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY.

Requirements

• Required: Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure as required by State guideline
• Certification as required by State
• CPR Certification

Experience

• 1 year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.