Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant on Rehab Team

Bronte Health and Rehab Center; Bronte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Collaborative team

Positive impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Bronte Health and Rehab Center is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our care team in a skilled nursing setting. You will work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to help residents regain motor skills and perform daily activities with improved independence.

The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring compliant care and billing documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted license in your therapy discipline in the state.
• Meet educational requirements of your licensure requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the practice of occupational therapy and activities requiring an understanding of occupational therapy but not requiring professional training.
• Implement the occupational therapy treatment plan as established by the occupational therapist in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Record the resident's progress and request reexamination when needed.
• Document occupational therapy services by charting in the resident medical record.
• Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions with facility nursing staff.
• Prepare documentation for billing, discharge planning, etc.
• Provide resident guidance and assist residents with exercises under supervision.

Job description

Bronte Health and Rehab Center is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our care team in a skilled nursing setting. You will work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to help residents regain motor skills and perform daily activities with improved independence.

The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring compliant care and billing documentation.