Occupational Therapy Assistant: Team-Focused Rehab Impact

Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation; Jamestown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. You will help residents regain independence in daily living activities and collaborate with a positive interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include screening input to initial evaluations, implementing treatment per plan of care, supervising rehabilitation

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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate of accredited OTA program

Valid state OTA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. You will help residents regain independence in daily living activities and collaborate with a positive interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include screening input to initial evaluations, implementing treatment per plan of care, supervising rehabilitation