*OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT*
*POSITION:*
To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
*RESPONSIBLE TO:*
This position is responsible for Occupational Therapists and the Facility Rehab Director.
*FLSA STATUS:* Non-Exempt
*QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:*
_*Education:*_Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
_*License:*_
· Current, active license as Occupational Therapist Assistant, and is able to practice unencumbered.
· COTA/OTA license must be in a good standing condition.
· CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
_*Work Experience:*_
· Experience in long term care preferred.
· Knowledge of Rehab Optima skilled preferred.
· Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
_*Language Skills:*_
· Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
_*Mathematical Skills:*_
· Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
_*Communication Skills:*_
· Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills and be empathetic.
· Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies.
· Exudes professionalism in presentation.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*
· Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist regardless of medical diagnosis.
· Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
· Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
· Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
· Communicates with patients, families, and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
· Provides timely written documentation as required by the insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.
· Supports and participates in department operations and development.
· Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising the therapist on a timely basis.
*JOB FUNCTIONS:*
· Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
· Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
· Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork, and effective communication.
· Attends required meetings as designated by the Rehab Director or Clinical Coordinator.
· Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning a patient's response to the treatment plan.
Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.
· Attends in-services, training sessions, or other educational presentations.
· Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
· Maintains valid licensure, certification, or equivalent as requested by an appropriate state agency.
· Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
· Meets and or exceeds the productivity standards.
*PHYSICAL CAPACITIES:*(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
· Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
· Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
· Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
· Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident’s abilities.
· Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
· Must be able to travel to reach the assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
· Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.
· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Pay Rate is based on the candidate experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.
00 - $52.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 24 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
* Weekends only
License/Certification:
* Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person