Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) In House SNF (Freeport IL)

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Coleta (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; 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 for our in-house Skilled Nursing Facility partner in Freeport, IL. You will plan, organize, direct OT services, and ensure high-quality resident care in compliance with applicable standards.

The role offers Full Time, Part Time, or PRN schedules with opportunities for growth, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold an OTA license in state(s) of practice.
• Associate degree in OT required.
• Commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine best intervention.
• Execute treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Interpret evaluation findings and communicate with the team.
• Schedule resident therapy in collaboration with other team members.
• Document and bill therapy services per CMS standards.
• Perform additional duties as required to effectively treat patients.
• Maintain compliance with documentation standards.

Skills

Screening

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OTA licensure

Job description

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

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

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time or PRN positions available

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