Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

POSITION:

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible to Occupational Therapist and the Facility Rehab Director.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES:

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident's abilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

HIPAA

is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

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