Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Career Center; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedics team in Crown Point, IN. You will implement treatment plans under the supervision of an OT, guiding patients through exercises and activities to improve mobility and function.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of CPT/ICD-9 coding, and proficiency with EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state Occupational Therapist license.
• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year of outpatient OT experience preferred; strong new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans created by the OT.
• Guides patients through therapeutic exercises and activities of daily living.
• Observes and records patient responses and progress before, during, and after therapy sessions.
• Reports patient status and adverse reactions to supervising OT; collaborates on discharge and follow-ups.
• Instructs patients and families on adaptive techniques and home safety modifications.
• Maintains accurate EMRs and clinical notes in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains a safe, clean treatment area and prepares therapy rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

CPT & ICD-9 knowledge

EMR documentation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

State OT license

BLS certification

1 year outpatient OT experience preferred

Tools

EMR software

Computer programs

Job description

The annual base salary starts at $52,000, with additional pay for relevant experience. Annual bonus up to $5,000.

About LBJI

As the region's subspecialty orthopedic group, Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute has served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968. With state-of-the-art facilities conveniently located in Chesterton, Crown Point, Michigan City, Portage, and Schererville, we are dedicated to delivering the exceptional, compassionate care to our patients to keep them moving and enjoying life.

Job Summary

Delivers treatment plans under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Implements treatment plans created by the OT.
• Guides patients through the therapeutic exercises, developmental play and activities of daily living.
• Observes and records patients' responses and progress before, during, and after therapy sessions.
• Reports patient status and any adverse reactions immediately to the supervising OT. Collaborate with the health care team on patient discharge and follow-ups.
• Instructs patients and their families on adaptive techniques, such as splints, braces, etc., home safety modifications, and ongoing therapy carryover.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical notes in compliance with facility and state regulations.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized treatment area, including sterilizing equipment and preparing therapy rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a clinical environment. Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients. Travel between all Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state Occupational Therapist license
• Master's or Doctorate preferred
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; strong new graduates will also be considered.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of computer programs and EMR documentation.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

Lakeshore Bone & Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.