Occupational Therapy Assistant

CHSGa•Eatonton, GA

11d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant works at Eatonton Health & Rehab, a non-profit, mission-driven organization. The role supports skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services activities, provides treatments that meet patient needs, and collaborates with the supervising Therapist, Rehabilitation Director, and other disciplines to support effective clinical case management. The assistant uses current treatment knowledge and evidence-based clinical practice, maintains clinical expertise through continuing education and professional resources, and completes clear, accurate documentation in line with applicable organizational, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. The position also contributes to a collaborative and positive work team, demonstrates customer service and safe work practices, and supports the organization’s image and values.

Requirements

At minimum, possess an associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Georgia.
Ability to provide treatments that meet patient needs using current treatment knowledge and applicable guidelines.
Ability to demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and evidence-based clinical practice.
Ability to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods, and accepting new ideas, criticism, or advice.
Support activities introduced by the skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services.
Demonstrate superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up, and positive communication.
Use continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Collaborate with the supervising Therapist, Rehabilitation Director, and other disciplines to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management.
Maintain current knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Demonstrate safe working practices.
Report for scheduled work periods on time.
Perform other related duties as necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor or Vice President of Rehabilitation Services.
Promote the image and reputation of the System through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
Provide treatments that meet patient needs, using current treatment knowledge in accordance with Rehabilitation Services guidelines and applicable Skilled Nursing Facility and/or Home Health reference guides.
Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and use evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management.
Complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
Contribute as a professional staff member to building and maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation while upholding its core values.