Occupational Therapy Asst

PACS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves treating residents under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe treatment environment. The position also requires participation in resident care conferences, assisting the nursing department with training, and routine communication with the supervising occupational therapist. Additionally, the role includes educating residents and families, recommending and facilitating the ordering of durable medical equipment, maintaining confidentiality, reporting equipment issues, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives. A key aspect is the ability to relate positively with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.