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JOB DESCRIPTION
In-House Skilled Nursing Facility – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
This is a full-time hourly position aimed at 40 hours / week with a Monday – Friday schedule. No weekends are required.
Generally flexible on the hours for start / end times based on accommodating the needs of the patients and facility.
SUMMARY
Become a part of this in-house therapy program at this 90 bed skilled nursing facility as a staff Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for treating patients for individualized Occupational Therapy services in order to achieve the highest level of functional outcomes and overall patient satisfaction. On-site training and guidance will be provided to ensure success in the role!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Collaborate with supervising Occupational Therapist regarding the patient’s treatment plan
o Daily schedule will typically include 10-12 patients for a regular 8-hour day
§ Total Occupational Therapy caseload ranges from 12-18 patients (shared with the Occupational Therapist / PRN therapists as needed).
§ Approx. 60-70% of the Occupational Therapy caseload is short term with community discharge as the goal
o Completing all the necessary documentation and billing in the EMR associated with providing Occupational Therapy (NetHealth for therapy and PointClickCare for nursing)
o Completing administrative tasks relevant to providing therapy as needed (insurance updates, durable medical equipment paperwork, etc.)
o Caseload review and development
o Discharge planning
o Patient careplans with families
QUALIFICATIONS
o (New Grads are encouraged to apply!)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Full Time
$57k-70k (estimate)
05/06/2024
07/05/2024
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