Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active Texas state licensure for Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Screen all residents in the facility on a quarterly basis to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if therapeutic intervention is indicated.
• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate treatment plans and goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
• Re-assess patients and caseload as appropriate to determine the need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.
• Carry out treatment program as indicated.
• Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers as indicated.
• Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.
• Identify equipment needs of the therapy department and order equipment according to company policy and procedure.
• Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in the documentation manual.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff as the need is determined to ensure safe and effective carryover of maintenance/restorative programs and overall care of the residents.
• Attend all meetings required by the facility.
• Supervise therapy assistants/techs as set forth in PT/OT/ST state regulations.