Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant HealthCare Ind TN On Site

Vensure Employer Solutions; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient care activities and assist with treatment plans. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, documenting patient progress, and ensuring compliance with state practices. The ideal candidate will have a valid state license and a passion for helping others. Join a supportive environment where your skills will make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. If you are ready to contribute to a team focused on quality care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant by the state.
• Proficient in using software for patient data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with patient care and treatment.
• Record treatment notes and communicate patient progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Reading

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Continuing Education Requirements

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical Demands:
• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant by the Board of the State.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.