Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Makes sure residents perform activities correctly and provides encouragement.
• Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• Aids in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Trains residents, caregivers, and families according to the resident’s care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Entry Qualifications

• Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
• Licensed COTA if required by state law

Other Requirements

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, procedures, and state and federal law.

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Appreciation Events