Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

TransPerfect • Georgia, AL

160d

About The Position

TransPerfect is dedicated to its people, emphasizing the importance of individual identity across its 100+ offices. The role involves the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within the Occupational Therapy scope of practice, following physician orders and completing evaluations. Responsibilities include optimizing patient functionality and skills, conducting objective screenings, completing necessary documentation, and collaborating with supervising OTR to develop appropriate programs for facility residents. Attendance at required meetings, assisting the facility in meeting certification standards, and adhering to infection control policies are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from OTR
• Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• State Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Prior Senior Living Community experience
• Knowledge of PDPM
• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Collaborate with supervising OTR developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling COTA/OTR co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees