Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living
About The Position
Provide occupational therapy and related services to patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting. The role includes delivering treatment according to the plan of care, supporting case management, and supervising Rehab Techs where required. The position may be offered as full-time or PRN; a team member will discuss available options with applicants. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is expected to provide quality, patient-centered care while maintaining professional, positive interactions with patients, communities, interdisciplinary teams, and other clientele. The role must comply with applicable state and federal regulations, community policies, and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. The position involves frequent patient lifting, travel between communities during scheduled hours, and work at varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
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 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, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone and frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
- Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screening and provide input to initial patient evaluations as appropriate, under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist.
- Implement treatment for assigned patients and provide ongoing care according to the plan of care.
- Comply with state and federal requirements 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, promoting appropriate resource use and quality of care in accordance with applicable practice acts, regulations, and company guidelines.
- Integrate occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- 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 healthcare professionals and colleagues in the community.
- Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
- Monitor changes in patient populations, patient conditions, and programs, and promptly keep the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed of patient progress and community issues.
- Follow community policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
- Protect patient rights and privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, community, and patient information.
- Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues affecting occupational therapy and the healthcare environment.
- Understand relevant payment models and billing and treatment guidelines, and use clinically appropriate delivery methods to provide quality care and reasonable outcomes.
- Comply with infection-control procedures and environmental-safety protocols.
- Conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly, and follow 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 assignments as delegated.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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