Occupational Therapist Assistant

Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare is searching for a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant!

This position would be consistent PRN approximately 20 hours per week.

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

OTA Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administering medically prescribed occupational therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Occupational Therapist
• Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OT supervision.
• Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
• Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.
  
  
  

OTA Skills:

• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
  
  
  

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person