Overview

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. You will also contribute to program development, quality improvement, and problem-solving in accordance with company-wide policies and clinical initiatives, to optimize each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

· Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with the standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment, and the company

· Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients

· Observe, effectively document, and provide routine feedback to the Physical Therapist, patient/family, and other patient care personnel regarding treatment effect, progression, the accomplishment of short- and long-term goals, and discharge plans

· Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy

· Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met

· Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state guidelines and company policy

· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; manages and operates equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety

· Maintain professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness educational resources when available

· Contribute to the development of the physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services and other educational training in compliance with federal and state professional requirements

· Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend departmental / company training as requested, and provides positive contributions to interdepartmental discussions

· Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by the Company

· Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

· Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects confidentiality at all times

· Offers to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team functions including special projects

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior care communities or related settings is preferred

· Current licensure, in good standing, as an Occupational Therapist in the state or be eligible for a temporary license with supervision based on current state guidelines

· Basic Life Support/CPR certification

· Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems

· Demonstrate proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible

· Passion to achieve results through self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems

· Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems

· Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate others to do the same

· Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution

· Must exhibit and promote a high level of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the organization