Occupational Therapist Assistant

Paycom; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Nursing Center in Oklahoma City is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support resident care. You will conduct screenings, implement treatment plans, and communicate findings to the care team, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy and active OTA licensure in the state(s) of practice, with duties including documentation and coordination of therapy schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice.
• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice
• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated
• Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Skills

Active OTA licensure

Documentation skills

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Northwest Nursing Center - Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Position Type: Full Time

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice
• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated
• Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

• MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification