Occupational Therapy Assistant

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute in Port Angeles, WA seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support quality patient care under licensed therapists.

You will implement treatment plans, document progress, communicate with the care team, and assist with patient screens and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role requires maintaining licensure and contributing to department operations in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• Requires current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or certification.
• Ability to work under supervision of licensed therapists.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans under supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families and other members of the care team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility requirements.
• Maintains licensure and contributes to department operations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with the rehab team.
• Adheres to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

POSITION:

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible to Occupational Therapist and the Facility Rehab Director.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES:

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident's abilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

HIPAA

is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Olympic View Post Acute

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