OT Assistant — Growth & PEAK Education

Intermountain Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PEAK education program

Job summary

Intermountain Health Home Services in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the occupational therapist in designing and executing patient-centered care plans. You will work in home health, delivering skilled OT services and documenting patient progress with compliance to AOTA standards.

The role requires an OT assistant license, BLS, good computer skills, strong communication, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Conducts treatments according to professional standards (AOTA).
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the occupational therapist.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participates in utilization review audits.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Job description

Intermountain Health Home Services in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the occupational therapist in designing and executing patient-centered care plans. You will work in home health, delivering skilled OT services and documenting patient progress with compliance to AOTA standards.

The role requires an OT assistant license, BLS, good computer skills, strong communication, and reliable transportation.