Staff Therapist Assistant

Outcome HC; Lower Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC in New Jersey seeks a Licensed Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in treating patients within the Rehab department. You will help implement treatment plans, document progress, and assist with daily care activities in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited assistant program and successful licensure, with a focus on delivering quality, compliant care and efficient documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program (PTA/OTA track).
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with patients, clients and team members.
• Maintain productivity standard as directed by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Record clinical documentation according to regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Coordinate with other departments and Rehab staff to support patient progress.
• Screen patients based on identified need per State Practice Act.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program

Certificate/state licensure for PTA/OTA

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
2. 2. Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants

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