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

Evolve Therapy Services; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Illinois is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility to provide therapy services and ensure quality resident care.

The role supports the plan of care, conducts screenings, implements treatment plans, coordinates with an interdisciplinary team, and ensures proper documentation and billing.

Active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice is required, with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Active OTA licensure in the state(s) of practice.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine best intervention for each patient.
• Implement treatment plans according to plan of care and goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with team members.
• Deliver therapy according to the treatment plan and document billing for occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards daily with point-of-care documentation.

Skills

Screening residents

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

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