Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jewish Home Family; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 39.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Jewish Home Family is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist, delivering skilled interventions in a facility setting. You will assist in training families, document progress in electronic medical records, screen residents quarterly, and coordinate with the OT team to ensure safe carryover of restorative programs.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited therapy program, NJ OTA license, NBCOT certification,

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited therapy program.
• Current New Jersey Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification.

Responsabilidades

• Implements the plan of care as established by the Occupational Therapist in a professional and competent manner.
• Assist in instructing patients and families in basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assist therapists with implementing treatment plans and documenting patient progress in the EMR.
• Report patient progress and discharge recommendations to supervisors.
• Attend weekly UR and interdisciplinary care plan meetings and document patient status.

Educación

NJ OTA license

NBCOT Certification

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview:

The Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement the plan of care as established by the Occupational Therapist in a professional and competent manner.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works under the direction of Occupational Therapist to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• Assists in instructing patients and families in basic living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and home programs.
• Assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans.
• Reports to supervisors on patients' progress and discharge recommendations
• Attends and reports accurately a patient’s status at weekly UR meeting and interdisciplinary care plan meeting.
• Observes and records patient’s progress, response to treatment and limitations and maintains this information in electronic medical record.
• Completes required documentation at point of service.
• Provides training and education to families/caregivers.
• Screens all residents in facility on a quarterly basis, to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if Occupational Therapy intervention is indicated.
• Identifies need for modification of treatment plan and reports to the Registered OccupationalTherapist.
• Identifies needs for program development and implements programs according to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant New Jersey state license
• NBCOT Certified
• CPR Certified