Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our fast-paced team in Worland, Wyoming. The OTA will provide direct patient care on an active caseload, implement treatment plans, document progress, and participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state practice acts and AOTA guidelines, maintaining productive caseload management, and contributing to resident/family

Qualifications

• OTA associate degree from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the applicable state.
• Ability to adhere to state practice acts and AOTA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and AOTA guidelines.
• Provide direct OT care to residents on caseload.
• Implement treatment plans set by supervising OT/OTR.
• Document progress notes and supervision activities in medical records.
• Participate in discharge planning and RAFT activities as relevant.
• Maintain productivity and participate in staff/center meetings.
• Follow infection control, safety, and administrative policies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Current state licensure

Job description

Turn your job into a career with Worland Health and Rehabilitation!

Job Summary:

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a 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:

• 1. Comply with state practice act and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
• 2. Provide direct care to residents on occupational therapy caseload.
• 3. Implement treatment plans set-up by OTR.
• 4. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• 5. Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• 6. Review caseload with supervising OTR on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• 7. Document supervision activities in each resident’s chart.
• 8. Participate in discharge planning as it relates to caseload and OTR prescribed programs.
• 9. Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• 10. Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• 11. Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• 12. Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate and as requested by the RM.
• 13. Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• 14. Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• 15. Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• 16. Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• 17. 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.

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.