Occupational Therapy Assistant: Patient-Focused Rehab Partner

Oxford Nursing Home, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Nursing Home, Inc. in New York seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our rehab program. You will help create and provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision and in line with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with therapy alongside the OT, documenting progress weekly with co-signature, obtaining MD orders, attending meetings, and performing duties as directed by supervisors. An active OTA license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have current OTA license.

Responsibilities

• Help create and provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of an OTR/OT and according to state guidelines.
• Assist in providing OT alongside our Occupational Therapist in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR and OT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertification, and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by the supervisor.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist, or regional manager

Education

OTA license

Job description

Oxford Nursing Home, Inc. in New York seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our rehab program. You will help create and provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision and in line with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with therapy alongside the OT, documenting progress weekly with co-signature, obtaining MD orders, attending meetings, and performing duties as directed by supervisors. An active OTA license is required.