What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Ther Asst PPV PRN position at Innovative Senior Care Home Health of Ocala, LLC?
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists, provides rehabilitative services to patients with mental,
physical, emotional, or developmental impairments to improve quality of life and ability to perform daily
activities. Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in
collaboration with an occupational therapist.
Essential Functions
1. Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed occupational therapist, optimizes the physical
abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the
screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve
identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress
toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s
family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
2. Assists in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities,
adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the
Occupational Therapist.
3. Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational
Therapist and other team members.
4. Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and
a treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist
if modification is indicated. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to
meet the individual needs of the patient.
5. Adheres to department and patient schedules and modifies as appropriate for treatment regime.
6. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family
and appropriate staff in the use or application of the devices, orthotics or prosthetics.
7. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Attend in-service training and facility meetings
as required. Provides in-service education to the members of the patient care team and to
members of the community. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional
development.
8. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
program of the patient.
9. Adheres to Central Pyramid’s policies and procedures regarding documentation of
occupational therapy services.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A colleague should perform all duties as
assigned by his her supervisor.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree or certificate program from a community or vocational/technical college.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Completed certificate program (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant).
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapists, provides rehabilitative services to patients with mental,
physical, emotional, or developmental impairments to improve quality of life and ability to perform daily
activities. Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in
collaboration with an occupational therapist.
Essential Functions
1. Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed occupational therapist, optimizes the physical
abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the
screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve
identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress
toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s
family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
2. Assists in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities,
adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the
Occupational Therapist.
3. Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational
Therapist and other team members.
4. Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and
a treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist
if modification is indicated. Adapts treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to
meet the individual needs of the patient.
5. Adheres to department and patient schedules and modifies as appropriate for treatment regime.
6. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family
and appropriate staff in the use or application of the devices, orthotics or prosthetics.
7. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Attend in-service training and facility meetings
as required. Provides in-service education to the members of the patient care team and to
members of the community. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional
development.
8. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
program of the patient.
9. Adheres to Central Pyramid’s policies and procedures regarding documentation of
occupational therapy services.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A colleague should perform all duties as
assigned by his her supervisor.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree or certificate program from a community or vocational/technical college.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Completed certificate program (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant).