Occupational Therapy Assistant

Terrace of Jacksonville•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists with assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting clients’ occupational therapy programs under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role follows facility guidelines, objectives, and policies to maintain treatment standards consistent with legal and accrediting requirements. The position screens clients referred for occupational therapy, plans and carries out therapeutic activities, monitors the effectiveness of interventions, and documents screenings, daily treatment, reassessments, plan changes, and discharges. The assistant communicates with clients, families, the Occupational Therapist, and the interdisciplinary health care team about treatment goals, progress, significant changes, and discharge planning. The role also requires compliance with facility policies and applicable regulations, protection of resident privacy and confidential information, attention to safety and equipment, dependable attendance, professional conduct, cooperation with community members, and completion of assigned training and other duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a current physical examination showing freedom from certain types of communicable diseases.
Must graduate from an accredited COTA program.
Must hold a valid Florida license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Must have strong organizational and customer service skills.
Must be able to follow directions clearly and efficiently.
Must have previous work experience operating standard office equipment, such as a copier and computer.
Must hold a current CPR card from a recognized provider, such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, including hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment, or be able to obtain CPR training and a card within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Outlook, Windows, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Review occupational therapy screening requests, screen clients for intervention, communicate results, and complete screening documentation.
Plan therapeutic activities to meet client goals and communicate treatment plans and goals to clients and families.
Discuss significant treatment-planning issues with the Occupational Therapist and collaborate with health care team members on discharge or transfer planning.
Prioritize and implement interventions according to client needs, physician requests, and the plan of care.
Explain treatment procedures to clients and families in a manner suited to the client’s understanding and modify the plan as appropriate.
Communicate ongoing treatment issues and plans to the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary health care team.
Document daily interventions, reassessments, changes to plans of care, and discharges.
Evaluate intervention effectiveness and discuss needed changes with the Occupational Therapist.
Communicate significant changes in client status and therapeutic intervention to clients, families, and health care team members.
Observe precautions related to client diagnoses and treatment techniques.
Maintain confidentiality and follow Resident’s Rights, HIPAA, compliance, safety, and facility policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings, complete assigned training, report safety concerns or possible problems, and use and report missing or damaged equipment appropriately.
Report to work as scheduled, maintain a professional appearance, perform duties effectively and promptly, and cooperate with community members.
Support changes and suggestions made by the Director of Rehab and perform other related duties as assigned.