Occupational Therapy Assistant SL

Reliant Rehabilitation • Tucker, GA

73d

About The Position

Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including: ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with communities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Effective clinical problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment.
• Build a strong occupational therapy assistant program by participating in community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Contribute to community patient care, utilization review, case management, and family conference activities.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs.
• Adhere to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
• Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol.
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
• Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees