Occupational Therapy Assistant - Territory

Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k participation

Company paid life insurance

Access to EAP

Job summary

Summa Health at Home and Hospice is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled OT services in patients' homes within designated territories. The OTA educates patients and families, ensures safety, and completes documentation per Medicare/Federal guidelines.

The role requires an active OTA license in the state of employment, a minimum of 1 year of acute care OTA experience, and preferred home care background.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting is required.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co‑workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
• Identify situations and respond with best possible solutions.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name listed as driver.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services in a patient’s home according to the plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Assesses functional problems and provides intervention toward goals to improve patient functioning.
• Helps decrease rehospitalizations by front-loading visits for high-risk patients.
• Performs OT procedures and tests as prescribed.
• Guides patient in use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve functioning.
• Communicates with physician, therapist, and coworkers.
• Participates in case conferencing to coordinate care.
• Educates staff and family on OT modalities and safety measures.
• Instructs patient and family on proper use of equipment (wheelchairs, braces, walkers, canes).
• Maintains active OTA license and completes chart audits as requested.
• Attends on-call requirements and mandatory agency meetings.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient education

Attention to detail

Time management

Driving

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Ohio

Job description

Agency

Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Schedule

Monday - Friday 08:15AM - 05:00PM no weekends, holidays, or on call

Territory

Macedonia, Twinsburg, Aurora, Brady Lake, Garrettsville, Hiram, Hudson, Kent, Streetsboro, Mantua, Munroe Falls, Ravenna, Rootstown, Tallmadge, Wayland, Windham, Diamond South Canal, Cuyahoga Falls Stow, Randolph, Alliance, Brewster, Greentown, Hartville, Louisville, Massillon, Canton (East Canton, North Canton, North Canton)

Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The OTA educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state of employment.

What We Offer

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We’ve launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you’ll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k participation
• Company paid life insurance
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications & Attributes

• Occupational Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting is required.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services in a patient’s home according to the Occupational Therapist plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
• Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients.
• Performs occupational therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed.
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning.
• Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers.
• Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care.
• Educates staff in carrying out specific occupational therapy modalities when appropriate.
• Educates patient and family on the appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities and safety measures.
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Maintains active OTA license.
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed.
• Completes chart audits at agency site as requested.
• Participates in all on‑call requirements and case conferences.
• Attends in‑service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees.
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company.
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.

Physical Demands

• Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Walking Bending Standing Sitting Stretching/Reaching Distinguish smell/taste Hearing/Seeing Hearing in person Hearing on the phone Talking in person Talking on the phone Vision for close work Frequently (34%-66%) Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Hand/finger dexterity Occasionally (2%-33%) N/A Rarely (1% or less) N/A

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.