What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
New Hire Rate: (Make up To $26/hr - $28/hr)
We offer the Following:
Premium Compensation
Great Benefits Package
Professional Growth & Stability
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Qualifications/Experience:
Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Geriatric experience preferred
A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
Essential Job Functions:
Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments
Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff
Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department
Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy.
Provides resident, staff and family education as directed
Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
PHHP
Salary : $26 - $28