Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

TMC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!

Flexible Scheduling

CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements

13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays

One free Floating Holiday

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

Health, Dental, and Vision

Retirement benefits (including 401k company match)

Job summary

TMC in Van Wert seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN to support therapy services in long term care. In this role, you'll assist licensed therapists while contributing to patient care and service delivery.

The ideal candidate should have an accredited degree, necessary certifications, and be licensed in Ohio. With competitive compensation ranging from $35 to $38 per hour, TMC offers benefits such as tuition reimbursement and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.
• Certification necessary according to the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• State licensure in the specified geographic area is mandatory.
• Ability to perform safety-critical tasks without posing health risks.

Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection and evaluation under supervision.
• Performs clinical functions such as screening and delivering treatment.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory.

Skills

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Certification in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association

Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area

Ability to lift and control 50 pounds

Ability to perform minimal assist transfer

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Department: EncompassCare Plus

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Van Wert Manor

Compensation: $35.00 - $38.00 / hour

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are seeking team members ready to join our organization.

Description

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers. We are seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company.

We’re looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do – and we extend that commitment back to our team members, helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advance your personal and professional growth.

With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection and evaluation, as allowed, under the supervision of an OTR.
• Under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, performs clinical functions: screens, execution of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with Medicare and state guidelines, as well as facility and TMC policies and procedures, and modifies treatment approaches and adapts interventions according to the resident’s needs.
• Communicates and interacts with other team members and the individual’s family or caregivers in collaboration with an OTR.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
• Maintains records and documentation required by work settings under the supervision of an OTR.
• Terminates services, formulating discontinuation and follow-up plans when maximum benefit is received, under the supervision of an OTR.
• Maintains records required by practice setting, third‑party payers, and regulatory agencies under the supervision of an OTR.
• Provides in‑service education to team members and the community, especially in the area of established service competency, under the supervision of an OTR; participates in professional and community activities.
• Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA, 1988) and Standards of Practice (AOTA, 1992) of the profession.
• Participates in organizational activities and committees.
• Communicates with patient’s physician as necessary regarding patient’s progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising OTR.
• Contributes to program planning and development in collaboration with an OTR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Certification in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co‑workers, caregivers, or patient: lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!
• Flexible Scheduling.
• CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
• 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
• Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).