Occupational Therapist Assistant

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant I (OTA) provides skilled care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with the Occupational Therapist’s plan of care and the state-specific scope of practice. The OTA educates patients and family members, supports patient safety and functional independence, and works with the occupational therapist toward functional goals. The role includes accurate, timely clinical documentation and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, agency policies, and Medicare/Federal guidelines. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. The employee travels to scheduled patient visit locations across the listed territory. The role also involves participation in on-call requirements, case conferences, trainings, agency meetings, chart audits, and employee orientation or training as assigned. Other duties may be assigned. Transitional work may be available for employees with restrictions, including phone answering, filing, computer/data-entry work, training or continuing education, and reviewing safety or educational materials.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting.
Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment; the role requires an active Ohio OTA license.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant work style.
Disciplined work ethic, with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients’ homes according to the Occupational Therapist’s plan of care.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions in coordination with the occupational therapist to improve patient functional status.
Perform occupational therapy procedures and diagnostic tests when medically prescribed.
Guide patients in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning.
Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, coworkers, patients, and family members.
Participate in case conferences to promote coordination of care.
Educate staff on specific occupational therapy modalities when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about treatment procedures, supportive activities, and safety measures.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Teach patients preventative measures and decision-making to help decrease rehospitalizations.
Promote independence among patients and families to prevent dependence on the agency.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines, including documentation of treatments, assessments, and patient education.
Maintain an active OTA license in Ohio.
Notify the scheduler of changes as needed.
Complete chart audits at the agency site when requested.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Participate in orientation or training of new employees.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow agency policies and procedures.
Drive to patients’ primary locations and attend assigned visit locations daily.
Document subsequent visits within 24 hours and submit all required documentation within company requirements.
Follow the plan of care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
Perform other duties as assigned.