Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assists Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy program in Long Term Care facility for physically, developmentally, mentally challenged, or emotionally handicapped patients.

· Assists in reporting of patient’s daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations

· Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency

· Carries out Occupational Therapist’s established plan of care for individuals or group treatment as appropriate.

· Is competent in use of a computer program for clinical documentation.

· Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies

· May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports

· Responsible for achieving patient satisfaction, reporting and maintaining appropriate quality indicator measures for the department/ facility and complying with productivity standards set by Progressive Rehab Solutions.

· Reports information and observations to supervisor

· Responsible for collaboration with other team members regarding each patient’s current status / POC as needed.

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General Skills

· Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

· Training and Teaching Others–Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

· Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

· Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates– Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person effectively.

· Time management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

· Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

· Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Requirements

· Must comply with Medicare guidelines and state requirements for licensure.

· Attend continued Education Courses approved by the state and in your appropriate field with frequency according to state regulations.

· Personal development in assuring evidence based practice in the LTC setting.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure:

· Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

· 1 Year Experience Preferred

· Maintain Current licensure

Physical Demands:

· Lifting from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead;

· Standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling , crouching/squatting;

· Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs; Have good body mechanics

Work Environment:

· Location: Facility; LTC Facility Following Universal Precautions; Indoors; Outdoors if necessary

· Climatic/Environmental Conditions:. Could face various weather conditions traveling to and from job sites

Benefits:

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Flexible schedule

Schedule:

· 8 hour shift

· Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person