Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) PRN

Apploi; Cape Fear (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility on a PRN basis. You will plan, implement, and direct OT services, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support resident goals.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy and active OTA licensure in the state of practice, with ongoing professional development. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine best intervention under scope of practice.
• Perform treatment plans and follow short- and long-term goals per plan of care.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents and team.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with team members.
• Provide therapy per plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of OT services.
• Perform all other duties to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards daily with point-of-care documentation.

Skills

Active OTA licensure

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 Wilmington, NC!

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

Job Type: PRN

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 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