Certified OT Assistant — Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee benefits

Job summary

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville, CT seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the Rehabilitation Director and OT to provide high-quality resident care and help residents achieve maximum functional ability.

This role requires graduation from an AOTA-accredited OTA program and eligibility for state licensure; prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AOTA accredited OTA school and eligible for licensure in their state of practice.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.
• Commitment to ethical, regulatory and professional standards.

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.
• Occupational Therapist Assistant maintains resident confidentiality and privacy. Fosters feelings of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
• Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights. Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Ability to lift/move fifty (50) pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity.
• Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in OT treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.

Skills

Resident care

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

AOTA accredited OTA program

Job description

Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville, CT seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. You will work under the Rehabilitation Director and OT to provide high-quality resident care and help residents achieve maximum functional ability.

This role requires graduation from an AOTA-accredited OTA program and eligibility for state licensure; prior long-term care experience preferred.