Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) PRN

Apploi; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Newark, OH.

You will plan, organize, and direct Occupational Therapy services, perform resident screenings, implement treatment plans, document and bill services, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care. An active OTA license and ongoing continuing education are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active OTA license in state(s) of practice.
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to identify best interventions based on scope of practice.
• Implement treatment plans with supervision and follow-up goals.
• Interpret and communicate findings to residents and families.
• Schedule individual therapy sessions with the team.
• Document and bill occupational therapy services per plan.
• Perform other duties to effectively treat patients.
• Ensure CMS documentation standards are met daily.

Skills

OTA licensure

Resident assessment

Documentation

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 Newark, OH!

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