Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay/PTO Package

Affordable Medical coverage through BC

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 个月

Holiday Pay

Reimbursement for Licensure and CEU

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Columbus, OH is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under supervision of an OT, and contribute to patient care plans and documentation of progress.

The role requires completing an accredited OTA program and Ohio licensure, with duties including discharge planning, inter-professional collaboration, and ensuring quality care for geriatric post-acute patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited OTA program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains accurate documentation to support continuity of care and reimbursement.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for integrated patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
• Supervises students and volunteers as assigned.

Skills

Professional judgement

Initiative

Communication with patients & families

Physical ability to lift patients

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team!

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location

3710 Olentangy River Road, Columbus OH

Schedule

Full Time

General Summary

Provides occupational therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patent care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Role Summary

• Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.O.T.A. for the Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assures delivery of quality care.
• Participates in the discharge planning process to ensure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction.
• Performs all the duties and responsibilities of an OTA.
• Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff.
• Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Represents the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested.
• Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department head.
• Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay/PTO Package
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI.
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.
• Holiday Pay
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.