Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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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