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.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy procedures.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret occupational therapy service programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain supplies and equipment and the appearance of therapy areas.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing therapy services.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
• Must meet facility general health requirements, which may include medical and physical examinations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds periodically or as needed.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and directing occupational therapy activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Facilitate Telehealth services as instructed and help ensure evaluations, recertifications, progress notes, and discharges are completed on time.
• Coordinate therapy planning with related departments and interpret therapy procedures and recommendations to staff, residents, and family members as needed.
• Maintain occupational therapy standards, departmental policies and procedures, and safety, environmental, and infection-control practices.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and resident assessments as necessary.
• Instruct residents and family members in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintain resident therapy documentation, complete daily notes and billing on the date of service, and ensure billing is accurately coded.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, and other administrative duties as necessary.
• Report questions or concerns to the Director of Rehabilitation and/or supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with interviewing residents to assess daily living skills, capacities, abilities, and limitations.
• Address each Plan of Care goal at least once per week, documenting and communicating any reason a goal cannot be addressed and any needed modifications.
• Help determine appropriate treatments and select activities and exercises based on residents’ medical and social histories.
• Assist with scheduling therapy, preparing residents and equipment, and transporting residents to and from therapy areas.
• Demonstrate treatment procedures to residents and staff as necessary; provide therapy in residents’ rooms when needed; reassure, instruct, and supervise residents during treatment.
• Assist in designing and adapting equipment in residents’ living environments and promote participation in individual, group, and concurrent activities.
• Recommend treatment modifications as indicated and ensure notes accurately describe care provided and residents’ responses.
• Participate in in-service education, on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, and required facility training.
• Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment and universal precautions, maintain clean and safe therapy areas, and report hazards or equipment concerns.
• Provide and use therapy materials, equipment, and supplies efficiently; report inventory and supply needs to a supervisor.
• Respect residents’ treatment refusals and participation in treatment decisions, explain and document consequences of declining prescribed therapy, and report complaints or grievances.
• Adhere to HIPAA requirements and report medical concerns or changes in condition to the resident’s nurse and therapy supervisor.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, and other departments to plan occupational therapy needs.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance powered by Clasp
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Early pay via Tapcheck
• Employee perks and discount program
• PTO
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• Referral bonus program
• Mentorship programs
• Internal growth and upskilling opportunities
• Continued education loan repayment program