Occupational Therapy Assistant: Compassionate Rehab Partner

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support quality patient care under licensed therapists. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include admissions screening, safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development. This on-site position requires adherence to regulatory and facility requirements and a commitment to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid licensure, certification or equivalent as required by the state agency.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other team members.
• 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 about treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance providers to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist promptly.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately for billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others.
• Attains quality patient care through interdisciplinary cooperation, teamwork and communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Job description

Olympic View Post Acute is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support quality patient care under licensed therapists. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include admissions screening, safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development. This on-site position requires adherence to regulatory and facility requirements and a commitment to patient well-being.