Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Worland Health and Rehabilitation; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Den

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Worland Health and Rehabilitation seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our fast-paced team. You will provide direct occupational therapy services to residents and assist the supervising OT with plan implementation.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment encounters, participating in discharge planning, and contributing to quality improvement activities while maintaining productivity and adhering to policies. Current OTA license and an associate degree are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• 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.
• Implement treatment plans set up by OTR.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager of issues needing attention.
• Review caseload with supervising OTR.
• Document supervision activities in each resident’s chart.
• Participate in discharge planning as it relates to caseload and OTR prescribed programs.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings and Center meetings as requested.
• Follow emergency procedures, infection control, and safety policies.

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Summary:

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seekinga 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.

Worland Health and Rehabilitation

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.