Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Indiana Total Therapy

Indiana Regional Medical Center•Indiana, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, optimize physical ability skills of patients in facilities. This role involves assisting in screenings and initial evaluations, executing prescribed treatments, ensuring appropriate documentation of progress, and communicating patient status to patients, families, and staff. The position also requires establishing strong relationships with facility staff through education, attending various facility meetings, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Additionally, the role includes assisting the occupational therapist with goal establishment and implementation for facility utilization, and timely submission of billing, payroll, and expense documentation.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
COTA certification in Occupational Therapy
State licensure/registration where applicable.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Nice To Haves

First aid certification

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, optimize physical ability skills of patients in facilities.
Assist in the screening and initial evaluations of all patients.
Execute treatment of all patients who benefit from intervention as prescribed by state approved referral source.
Ensure appropriate delivery of all treatment to achieve identified objectives including appropriate documentation of progress toward identified objectives.
Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family members and professional staff.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with facility staff through active participation in education about therapy and company services on a consistent basis.
Attend facility patient care, utilization review, marketing administrative staff/department head, and family conference committee meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other healthcare professional and colleagues in the community.
Assist the occupational therapist in the establishment and implementation of goals for facility utilization.
Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Complete appropriate forms and records as directed.