Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by:
  • assisting in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate
  • implementing treatment for all assigned patients; complying with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation
• establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
• Build a strong occupational therapy assistant program by participating in the following activates:
• actively integrating occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plan
• contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the OT
• establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community
• making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team
• maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed directly, and in a timely manner, of patient progress and community issues
• adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations
• adhering to the requirements of the patient’s rights and privacy
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
• Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
• Understand relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
• Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.

Qualifications

• Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer OT may complete a Competency Checklist.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results
• Be a strong team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.