Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Including workinginclude weekends and holidays Shift Available: FT/ PD FT Rate is at $26/hr Up $28/hr PD Rate is at $30/hr Up to $32/hr We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Qualifications/Experience: Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Geriatric experience preferred A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation Able to use necessary computer applications Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately Ability to function independently as well as part of a team Shift Available: FT Essential Job Functions: Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy. Provides resident, staff and family education as directed Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities. Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information Respects all residents all resident rights Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please 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. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr