Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & Impact

Apple Rehab Inc; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Rehab West Haven seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will provide quality resident care, support the OT in treatment planning, and help residents achieve maximum functional ability in a caring, family-style environment.

New grads welcome. Graduate of AOTA‑accredited OTA program and eligible for state licensure required. You will supervise techs, participate in education for students, and ensure safety, documentation, and PPS guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AOTA accredited OTA school and eligible for licensure in their state of practice.
• NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!

Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Assists the OT in providing occupational therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care as directed by the OT.
• Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in OT procedures to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all OT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Working with OT, provides oversight and direction techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Education

AOTA accredited OTA program graduate

Job description

Apple Rehab West Haven seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will provide quality resident care, support the OT in treatment planning, and help residents achieve maximum functional ability in a caring, family-style environment.

New grads welcome. Graduate of AOTA‑accredited OTA program and eligible for state licensure required. You will supervise techs, participate in education for students, and ensure safety, documentation, and PPS guidelines are followed.