Occupational Therapy Assistant

(Peters Township Post Acute) Mcmurray SNF Healthcare LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in a post-acute setting. You will assist with patient care, documentation, and discharge planning while collaborating with the health team.

Must be licensed as an OTA in the state and proficient with Casamba and Point Click Care. Strong communication and documentation skills, and commitment to patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA per state Board.
• Maintain license in good standing.
• Continue education requirements per state practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under OT supervision.
• Record treatment notes and progress per board guidelines.
• Assist with discharge planning and caregiver training.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and health team.
• Participate in in-services and maintain treatment area.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation

Patient relations

Education

OTA License

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Essential Duties

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.


• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.


• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.


• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.


• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.


• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.


• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.


• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.


• Participate in discharge planning.


• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.


• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.

Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.

Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country.

Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country.

We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.