Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational TherapistJoin a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At Pure Health, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.Unmatched Benefits & Perks:Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal ReimbursementFree CEUs401k PlanRewards and Recognition via Care Heroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)Flexible SchedulingProfessional Career GrowthPosition SummaryTo provide occupational therapy services in complies with laws and regulations applicable to this position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program. The Occupational Therapist is to perform patient care tasks under minimal supervision with advanced skills in clinical reasoning, problem-solving and treatment interventions. Evaluate and treats patients, as well as provide direction and supervision of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants as indicated within the Texas licensing Board and American Occupational Therapy Association scope of practice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Provide direct customer care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including customer evaluation and assessment, development of occupational therapy care plan, customer treatment, family/caregiver training, and discharge planning. May serve as a clinician in both the inpatient and outpatient settings2. Evaluates for, recommends, applies, and educates patient on prosthetic, supportive devices, and equipment as appropriate3. Participates in clinical teaching, including the clinical instruction of occupational therapy interns/students4. Performs all necessary customer care documentation, including assessments, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation must reflect patient status, progress, and changes5. Schedules and maintains assigned customer caseload consistent with department productivity standards6. Informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of customer care or caseload volume7. Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate, and complete, including evaluations, re-certifications, progress notes, and discharge summaries8. Identifies need for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care9. Attends and participates in in-service training.CompetenciesAdvances customers as indicated throughout therapy stayEffectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers: customers, physicians, family members and team membersQuality and timely documentationQuality and timely evaluationsDemonstrate quality supervision of AssistantsMaintains productivity expectationCultureThis is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.HIPAATeam members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization2. Proficient computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems3. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population4. Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience5. Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills6. Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail7. Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions8. Must show initiative and take action on observed needs9. Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision10. Able to communicate, direct, motivate and build team relations11. Ability to make sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of Rehabilitation services12. Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care to maximize functional outcomes.Required Education/ExperienceGraduate of an accredited therapy programRequired Licenses/CertificationsValid State Appropriate OT LicensePreferred Education/ExperienceA minimum one (1) year of related experience