Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Team Impact

ClearView Healthcare Management; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. You will help residents regain independence in daily living skills and support a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on delivering quality patient care, adhering to a plan of care, supervising rehabilitation technicians when required, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations governing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapist. Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, and administrative meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs, and communicate patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic Internet navigation

Job description

Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. You will help residents regain independence in daily living skills and support a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on delivering quality patient care, adhering to a plan of care, supervising rehabilitation technicians when required, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations governing