Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Ohio.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures.
• Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in the planning, development, organization, evaluation, and directing of occupational therapy activities.
• Facilitate Telehealth services as instructed to ensure that all required evaluations, recertifications, progress notes, and discharges are completed timely.
• Communicate with staff from related departments when planning therapy services.
• Assist in maintaining occupational therapy standards of practice.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Interpret occupational therapy procedures and recommendations to staff, residents, family members, as necessary.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and resident assessments, as necessary.
• Assist in instructing resident and family members in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for residents receiving occupational therapy.
• Ensure that billing for therapy services rendered are coded accurately and in accordance with current standards.
• All billing and daily notes must be completed on the date of service.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting, as necessary.
• Report any questions or concerns to your Director of Rehabilitation and/or supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
• Address all goals in the Plan of Care a minimum of once per week.
• If a goal cannot be targeted, clearly document the rationale and communicate with the Occupational Therapist for modifications needed.
• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
• Assist in scheduling therapy services, as needed.
• Inform resident of procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from occupational therapy room or area.
• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel the procedures involved in the treatment process, as necessary.
• Perform occupational therapy in the resident’s room, if necessary.
• Reassure resident before and during therapy session.
• Prepare resident for treatment and administer occupational therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
• Assist in designing and adapting equipment in living environment.
• Promote participation in individual, group, and concurrent activities.
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment, as indicated.
• Ensure that all notes are informative, follow guidelines, and are descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to residents according to the Plan of Care.
• Participate in programs designed for in-service education and on-the-job training.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, to keep informed of current changes in the field, as well as to build skills and enhance growth and development.
• Attend and participate in Facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
• Follow established safety standards for the occupational therapy department.
• Follow established departmental policies and procedures at all times, including appropriate dress code.
• Comply with the Facility’s established safety precautions at all times.
• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents.
• Assist in identifying departmental procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Follow established infection control procedures and universal precautions when performing duties.
• Ensure that the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such services.
• Follow reporting procedures when observing any hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Wear personal protective clothing when performing services that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Provide necessary material and equipment for resident to perform required therapy.
• Report any inventory, equipment, or supply needs to your supervisor.
• Utilize all department equipment and supplies in an efficient manner that promotes desired therapy outcomes and minimizes waste.
• Operate occupational therapy equipment in a safe manner.
• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request.
• Report such action to your supervisor.
• Abide by the resident’s participation in treatment decision.
• Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident’s clinical record.
• Report any resident complaints or grievances to the department supervisor.
• Allow the residents to participate in the planning and scheduling of their treatment, as requested.
• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
• Report medical concerns and changes in condition to the resident’s nurse and the therapy supervisor.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck!
• Employee Perks & Discount program
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
• Continued Education
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• Student loan repayment assistance, powered by Clasp