Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Avalon Rehabilitation & Care Center; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; 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 seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services for residents.

The role requires a NJ licensed OTA; experience in long-term/geriatric care is preferred. You will perform assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to deliver patient-centered care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer treatment plans with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure confidentiality, HIPAA compliance and residents' rights.

Skills

Quick thinking

Organized

Reliable

Team player

Education

OTA program graduate

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!