Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical coverage

401k eligibility

Holiday Pay

Licensure reimbursement

CEU credits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation in Grove City, OH, seeks a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy under supervision of the OT and contribute to patient progress and documentation.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines, participate in discharge planning, supervise students, and help deliver high-quality care in a geriatric post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide OTA treatments under supervision in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Document and progress patient care and maintain medical records.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family instruction.
• Supervise students and volunteers within the department.
• Perform duties to support quality care and departmental functions.

Skills

Professional judgement

Initiative & flexibility

Communication with patients/families

Physical stamina

Education

OTA program completion

State licensure (OH)

Job description

Rivetus provides therapy services distinguished by integrity and innovation. Rivetus employees have a passion for improving the lives of our patients through skilled rehabilitation methodologies delivered professionally and ethically.

Available Opportunities with Rivetus:

Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: Monterey - 3929 Hoover Road

Grove City, OH

Job Id:2384

# of Openings:1

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.
Facility Location: Monterey, 3929 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
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 insure 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
• 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.