Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

We provide PT, OT, ST services in a post-acute care settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team. If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals. Responsibilities Provides Therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care. Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines. Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed. Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner. Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by OTR, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant. Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety. Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment. Maintains a clean environment. Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant. Coordinates treatment goals with other team members. Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency. Education Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure/Certification: Licensure as required by State guideline Certification as required by State CPR Certification Experience 1 year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred. 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred. Graduates in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heritage Manor Care