Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant — Clinical Care

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Florida requires an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current license. The role involves providing clinical services under physician orders and reporting patient progress to the Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate daily billing. The OTA attends interdisciplinary meetings and participates in family meetings, while adhering to facility policies

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of 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
• 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

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Florida requires an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current license. The role involves providing clinical services under physician orders and reporting patient progress to the Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate daily billing. The OTA attends interdisciplinary meetings and participates in family meetings, while adhering to facility policies