Occupational Therapy Assistant Advanced Care at Home

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from accredited therapy assistant program
• LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Occupational Therapist Assistant, Registered (OTR) - NB-COT
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Responsibilities

• Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client's overall plan of care
• Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
• Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program
• Alerts the supervising Occupational Therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/clients condition
• May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services
• Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development
• Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employees personal vehicle to community based resources related to the patient/clients therapeutic goals (Home Care business lines only/based on CH entity)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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