Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Company Perks

Employee Recognition Program

Team Like Atmosphere

Job summary

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center in Wayne, NJ is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our health care team. You will assess patients requiring rehabilitation and deliver direct therapy under physician direction to help improve functional abilities.

Responsibilities include developing and administering treatment plans, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care. PRN availability also offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NJ
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Education

Graduated from an accredited college/university

Job description

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center in Wayne, NJ

NOW HIRING: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Quick thinkers, organized, reliable, kind, and personable-these are the kinds of qualities we look for in our employees. Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center is constantly striving to deliver the greatest level of customer satisfaction. Join our team as we collectively provide the best care for our residents.

We are searching for a Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team of health professionals in providing excellent health care in our facility.

PRN Available also!

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Company Perks

• Employee Recognition Program

• Team Like Atmosphere

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services

• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.

• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.

• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients

• Document and record the patients’ condition

• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.

• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.

• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must have graduated from an accredited college or university.

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NJ

• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Your #1 goal will be to provide our residents with the best care possible. If working alongside people who are compassionate and who treat their residents' needs as their own is important to you then you’ll want to be a part of our team!