Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Time OTA) - Aspire West

Restore Therapy Services•Northport, AL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapy to patients in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, using a variety of therapeutic techniques. The role follows the Occupational Therapist’s established treatment plan and uses creative interventions tailored to patients’ interests and needs to support positive outcomes and progress. The assistant treats patients with respect, dignity, and privacy and motivates them to participate in therapy. The position participates as an interdisciplinary team member to help determine patient needs, plans of care, and functional maintenance programs. It also requires timely, accurate documentation of patient progress that clearly establishes the medical necessity of care, as well as effective use of the computer system in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program, or current enrollment in such a program.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to patients in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Use a variety of therapeutic techniques and adhere to the treatment plan established by the Occupational Therapist.
Treat patients with respect, dignity, and privacy, and motivate them to participate in therapy.
Use creative therapy interventions tailored to patients’ interests and needs to support positive outcomes and progress.
Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to determine patient needs, plans of care, and functional maintenance programs.
Complete accurate documentation of patient progress within the designated time period.
Document clearly to demonstrate the medical necessity of patient care and justify the treatment plan.
Use the computer system effectively in accordance with company policy.