Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) In House FT

Evolve Therapy Services; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide in-house OT services at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Lyndhurst, Ohio. You will implement treatment plans, screen residents, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize resident care.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in OT and active OTA licensure. Ongoing continuing education is expected to maintain licensure and promote professional growth within a supportive facility.

Qualifications

• OTA licensure in applicable states.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy completed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine interventions and treatment.
• Perform and monitor treatment plans per care plan.
• Communicate evaluation findings and plans to residents and families.
• Establish and coordinate resident therapy schedules with the team.
• Document and bill OT services following CMS standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care.

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

OTA licensure

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Lyndhurst, OH!

Job Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time

Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice
• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated

Education & Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time Status