Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

WVU Medicine•Martinsburg, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position implements the occupational therapist’s plan of care in accordance with professional standards of practice. The role requires timely, effective communication with the supervising occupational therapist, physicians, case managers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers throughout the patient’s continuum of care. The position also follows rehabilitation billing compliance standards, supervises therapy assistant students and support staff, and completes required clinical and business documentation. Most work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel. The role involves following safety and infection-control policies, documenting care to professional and payer standards, delivering occupational therapy procedures under the established plan of care, educating patients and caregivers, participating in student education and community events, meeting productivity standards, and maintaining required licensure contact hours. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is non-exempt.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure as required by the state where services are performed; for West Virginia, certification through the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Reliable vehicle.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective reading and comprehension skills.
Ability to follow direction.
Ability to identify problems and communicate them to the occupational therapist.
Knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting, moving, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials or equipment weighing 40 pounds or more.
Visual and hearing acuity within normal range, with or without correction, and ability to communicate effectively and monitor the environment for safety.

Nice To Haves

Home health setting experience; experience is defined as six months or more of continuous, full-time employment in the hiring setting.

Responsibilities

Implement the occupational therapist’s established plan of care and communicate promptly and effectively with the supervising occupational therapist about the patient’s response to care.
Perform occupational therapy procedures according to departmental policies and professionally accepted standards of practice.
Document occupational therapy care and meet third-party documentation requirements, including TJC and payer requirements.
Follow Medicare compliance standards, other third-party billing standards, and TJC standards.
Practice safely and follow hospital and department risk management, safety, and infection-control policies.
Educate patients, families, and other health care providers as needed for safe and effective delivery of the occupational therapy plan of care.
Participate effectively in student education and supervise support staff, OTA students, and volunteers professionally.
Complete assigned education and training programs by deadlines and maintain required licensure contact hours.
Participate in community and marketing events as directed.
Meet established productivity standards and complete assignments and job duties in a timely, efficient manner.
Demonstrate professional conduct, teamwork, adherence to policies and ethical standards, and positive customer service.
Use basic computer skills, including typing and navigating required work programs.