Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Care & Progress

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and collaborate with the Occupational Therapist on patient progress and treatment plans.

The role emphasizes professional growth, adherence to confidentiality, and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences within a rehabilitation setting in New York.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state license to practice OT
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to treatment

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist
• Assists Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory knowledge

Licensed in NY

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and collaborate with the Occupational Therapist on patient progress and treatment plans.

The role emphasizes professional growth, adherence to confidentiality, and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences within a rehabilitation setting in New York.