Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation • Lilburn, GA

17h • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide occupational therapy and related services to patients in assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The role includes implementing treatment according to the plan of care, supporting patient function and skills, supervising Rehab Techs where required, and carrying out case management responsibilities. Maintain positive, professional interactions with patients, communities, families, and colleagues while providing quality, patient-centered care in accordance with Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations.

The position may be offered as full-time or PRN; a team member will discuss available options with applicants. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, the ability to work varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone. A peer OT may complete a Competency Checklist before the employee begins patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Maintain a valid state license where appropriate.
• Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing sound action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone and perform frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
• Ethical, legal, and responsible conduct, with adherence to confidentiality, patient rights, and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening and provide input to initial patient evaluations as appropriate, under the direction of a licensed OT.
• Implement treatment for assigned patients according to the plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines for accurate and timely billing and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele.
• Directly supervise Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment, as applicable, in compliance with practice acts, regulations, and company guidelines.
• Integrate occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Contribute, as directed by the OT, to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff and department head activities, and family conferences and communications.
• Maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Monitor changes in the patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and promptly inform the licensed or registered OT about patient progress and community issues.
• Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
• Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
• Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues affecting occupational therapy and the health care environment.
• Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes within those guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
• Adhere to 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 mandatory meetings, trainings, and assigned activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree