Occupational Therapist (Sweetwater County)

The Pennant Group; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. affiliate Symbii Home Health in Afton, WY is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support care plans under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and ensure quality patient outcomes.

You will evaluate patient status, document progress, and coordinate care with the team while educating families. Licensure, NBCOT eligibility, and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed where the HHA is located; licensure required.
• Must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program.
• Must be eligible for or have taken the NBCOT certification examination.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to independence as delegated by the registered OT.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patients in daily activities under supervision.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the registered OT.
• Documents patient responses and progress toward goals.
• Communicates with care team to coordinate and optimize care.
• Attends in-services and case conferences as required.
• Identifies patient/family needs for other home health services and assists with referrals.
• Educates patient-family and other staff in treatment regimes as delegated by the OT.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Valid driver’s license

CPR certification

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT Assistant program

NBCOT eligibility

State licensure eligibility

Job description

## Occupational Therapist (Afton)Applylocations: Afton, Wyomingtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR63357Job Description**JOB SUMMARY**The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant employed or contracted through the Organization is responsible to the registered Occupational Therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered Occupational Therapist.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.* Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.* Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.* Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.* Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.* Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.* Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.* Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.* Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.* Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.**JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)*** Must be licensed where the HHA is located if licensure is required.* Must have graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by the ACOTE of the AOTA or any successor organization of the ACOTE.* Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT.* A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.