Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation•Lampasas, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant is a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), operating in over 38 states and approximately 850 buildings. Joining Reliant's therapy team offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives and advance one's career through a continuing education platform and clinical ladder. The company prides itself on promoting from within, with an executive team that started as therapists. Reliant also provides ongoing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy services for patients and SNF partners.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license.

Responsibilities

Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
Provide quality patient care including: ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities.
Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist.
Build a strong occupational therapy assistant program.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.