Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services in Kingsford, MI. You will work under the supervision of a licensed OT to implement treatment plans and contribute to program development within skilled nursing facilities.

The role requires completion of an accredited OTA program and Michigan licensure or eligibility; you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in discharge planning and family education.

Qualifications

• Accredited OTA program completed.
• Michigan licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of the OT.
• Contributes to development and progression of patient treatment; modifies as needed.
• Participates in care conferences and program development.
• Completes documentation and adheres to policies and standards.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for total patient care.
• Supports discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs all duties of an OTA.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Represents the OT department to families and staff; attends care conferences as requested.
• Effectively communicates with staff, patients and families.

Skills

Professional judgment

Initiative

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Accredited OTA 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.Facility Location: Kingsford - 1225 Woodward Ave Kingsford, MI 49802Schedule: Full Time: Flexible Schedules Available!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 programLicensure as required by the State of MichiganSkills 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 PayHealthcare and Supplemental Insurance OptionsPaid Time Off401(K) with Company MatchContinuing Education ReimbursementProfessional License Fee Reimbursement