Occupational Therapy Assistant

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Assess functional problems and provide intervention, in conjunction with the occupational therapist, to work toward goals that improve patient functional status.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patients and their family members on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patients and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a OTA in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice
Work Schedule: 3 Days a week during weekdays, No on-call requirements
Territory: Randolph, Alliance, Brewster, Greentown, Hartville, Louisville, Massillon, Nava, Canton (East Canton, North Canton and North Canton)

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We’ve launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you’ll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

Hard & Soft Skills:

• Caregiver with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.