Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) New Grad Friendly (Johnstown)

Apploi; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our partner in Johnstown, PA, to deliver in-house therapy within a Skilled Nursing Facility.

You will plan, organize, and direct occupational therapy services, screen residents, implement and adjust treatment plans, communicate results to residents and families, coordinate schedules with the care team, and ensure documentation and CMS compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine the best intervention.
• Perform treatment plans aligned with short- and long-term goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to residents, families, and the care team.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with the team.
• Provide therapy according to plan and ensure proper documentation and billing.
• Carry out other duties to effectively treat patients as assigned.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards daily.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

OTA licensure active in state(s) of practice

Job description

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

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