Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TransPerfect; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents with disorders under OT scope under physician order and evaluation. You will optimize residents' functioning, perform screenings, complete documentation, and collaborate with supervising OTR to develop programs while ensuring OBRA guidelines and licensure requirements.

The role requires completion of COTA program and state licensure, plus preferred experience in senior living and knowledge of PDPM and Medicaid Case

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• State licensure required.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.
• Ability to collaborate with supervising OTR.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents with disorders within OT scope as ordered by physician and evaluated.
• Optimize residents' functional abilities and skills.
• Complete objective screenings and thorough documentation.
• Coordinate with supervising OTR to develop client-centered programs.
• Attend required care planning and staff meetings.

Skills

Effective written & verbal comms

Professionalism

Clinical collaboration with OTR

Education

COTA program completion

State Licensure

Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Collaborate with supervising OTR developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling COTA/OTR co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from OTR

Physical Demands

Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• State Licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior Senior Living Community experience
• Knowledge of PDPM
• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix

TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 4,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com. To learn more about our company culture, please watch our videos below: TransPerfect Effect TransPerfect Core Values