Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) In House SNF (New Haven)

Evolve Therapy Services; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in New Haven, CT. The role supports plan development, patient care, and documentation in a collaborative setting.

Full time, part time, or PRN positions are available, with benefits based on status. Active OTA licensure and an associate degree are required to practice in the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have an OTA license in the state(s) of practice.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine interventions based on scope of practice.
• Execute treatment plans and monitor progress per plan of care.
• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents, families, and team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in New Haven, CT!

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