Occupational Therapist Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, criticism or advice from others.
• Supports activities as introduced by skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services.
• Demonstrates superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
• Utilizes continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
• Maintains state of the art body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
• Effectively demonstrates safe working practices.
• Reports for scheduled work periods on time.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor or Vice President of Rehabilitation Services.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to provide treatments which meet patient needs, including use of current treatment knowledge in accordance with Rehabilitation Services’ guidelines and Skilled Nursing Facility and/or Home Health reference guide as indicated.
• Able to demonstrate Rehabilitation Services’ inter-disciplinary approach to patient care to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management utilizing evidenced based clinical practice.
• Able to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements.
• Able to aid in building / maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation by contributing as a professional member of staff while upholding the core values: Integrity, Novelty, Trust, Excellence, Goal Driven, Respect and Attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• At minimum, possess an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
• Prefers two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.