Occupational Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.
• Auxiliary in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.
• Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Offer education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Collaborate with the therapist on observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to the plan of care and discharge.
• Accurately document and bill in the electronic medical record.
• Show understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the therapist on supervisory visits according to regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $27.58 - $31.88 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick
Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week includes:
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
All employees accrue PTO (Paid time off), same-day pay, employee assistance program (EAP), college partnership educational discounts, access to Learn to Live Resources, and may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage ® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.