Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation • Walnut Creek, CA

5d • $48 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, or Memory Care setting. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), while maintaining positive interactions with communities and clients. The OTA will adhere to 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. Professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service is expected in all interactions. The OTA must 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 to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results.
• Be a 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.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).

Nice To Haves

• Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer OT may complete a Competency Checklist.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by assisting 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 patients, the interdisciplinary team, and other clientele, reflecting patient-centered care.
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient care in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
• Actively integrate occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Contribute to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the OT.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other healthcare professionals and colleagues in the community.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keep the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed directly and in a timely manner of patient progress and community issues.
• Adhere to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations.
• Adhere to the requirements of patient’s rights and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
• Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the healthcare environment.
• Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
• Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
• Perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
• 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.
• Be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Be able to 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree