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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality resident care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.
• Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Able to practice unencumbered.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident's rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• CPR certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's abilities.
• Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.
• Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including undergoing physical examination.
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Full Time
$52k-63k (estimate)
06/08/2024
06/27/2024
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