Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jewish Home Family; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Home Family is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement the plan of care created by the Occupational Therapist. You will work under supervision to plan, implement, and adjust restorative programs, and support patients and families in using adaptive equipment and home programs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited therapy program and a current New Jersey OTA license, with duties including documenting progress, reporting status at meetings, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant New Jersey state license.

Responsibilities

• Implements the plan of care as established by the Occupational Therapist in a professional manner.
• Instructs patients and families in basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assists in implementing treatment plans and reporting progress.
• Documents patient status and discharge recommendations with accuracy.
• Provides training to families and caregivers.
• Screens residents quarterly to identify declines and determine need for intervention.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff to ensure safe continuation of Restorative Programs.

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Job description

Pay Frequency: Hourly Pay Maximum: 43 Pay Minimum: 43

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