Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as

directed by the Staff Therapist.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• 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.

• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
  
  
  

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• 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.

• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Management Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy
  
  
  

Assistant program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy
  
  
  

Assistant in the state in which employed required.