Occupational Therapist Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to work the day shift under the supervision of an occupational therapist. You will implement selected components of the therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, monitor progress, and modify interventions to ensure patient safety and engagement.

Responsibilities include carrying out the plan of care, adjusting interventions based on feedback and data, assisting discharge planning, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current State Board licensure as an OTA.
• BLS certification is required.
• Preferred: 1 year OTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the occupational therapist.
• Adjusts treatment interventions based on patient feedback and data within the plan of care.
• Assists with managing the discharge plan throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students per state laws and department policy.
• Completes clear, legible documentation within the department's policy timeframe.

Skills

Documentation

Intervention adjustment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program

Current State Board of Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Full Time Day Shift

Works under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. The occupational therapist assistant implements selected components of the therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the occupational therapist or to ensure patient’s safety and comfort. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation.

Works under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. The occupational therapist assistant implements selected components of the therapeutic interventions and activities of daily living, obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the occupational therapist or to ensure patient’s safety and comfort. This may include adaptation or modification of the environment or objects within the environment to facilitate engagement and participation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the occupational therapist.
• Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising occupational therapist.
• Assists the occupational therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program.
• Current State Board of Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred

• One year of occupational therapist assistant experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004682
• Daily Work Times: 8am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes