Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Laramie, Wyoming is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their team. You will provide direct care to residents, implement treatment plans from an OTR, and ensure compliance with state practices. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in occupational therapy and a current state license. Benefits include a private health care plan, DailyPay, life insurance, and training opportunities. Apply to make a positive impact on residents' rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and AOTA guidelines.
• Provide direct care to residents on occupational therapy caseload.
• Document supervision activities in each resident’s chart.

Skills

Occupational therapy skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary

Turn your job into a career with Laramie Health and Rehabilitation! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our exciting and fast paced team! Our housekeepers provide daily housekeeping services to maintain the Center's safety, sanitation, and attractive condition.

Essential Functions

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
• Provide direct care to residents on occupational therapy caseload.
• Implement treatment plans set-up by OTR.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• Review caseload with supervising OTR on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• Document supervision activities in each resident’s chart.
• Participate in discharge planning as it relates to caseload and OTR prescribed programs.
• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate and as requested by the RM.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• Participate in writing progress notes as directed by the OTR or RM.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefit Highlights

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation

503 18th Street Laramie, WY 82070, USA

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.