Compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab Team

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalesta Healthcare Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Rehab department in delivering high-quality patient care under licensed therapists’ supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, families, and the care team to implement treatment plans and document progress.

Responsibilities include documenting, communicating treatment variations, and participating in department operations.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Mantains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Job description

Kalesta Healthcare Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Rehab department in delivering high-quality patient care under licensed therapists’ supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, families, and the care team to implement treatment plans and document progress.

Responsibilities include documenting, communicating treatment variations, and participating in department operations.