Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) PRN

Evolve Therapy Services; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility located in Kenosha, WI. This PRN position supports resident-centered OT services under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

You will screen residents, implement treatment plans, document outcomes, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team. Active OTA licensure in the state is required, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure.
• Ability to screen residents and plan therapy with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine best intervention.
• Perform treatment plan and follow goals established by supervising therapist.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, plans, and recommendations to residents and families.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with team members.
• Conduct therapy and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform other duties as assigned to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards daily.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation accuracy

Plan of care development

Education

Associate's degree in occupational therapy

Active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education

Job description

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

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 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