Occupational Therapist Assistant

Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center

This position is eligible for a $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Job Summary:

Plan and administer a prescribed occupational therapy treatment program for patients/residents to facilitate 1• ehabilitation following illness, disease or injury

Responsibilities:

Review and evaluate physician referrals and patient / resident medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required
Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient / resident data
Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient/resident information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate therapy treatment • with other aspects of patient / resident care
Record patient/resident treatment, response and progress
Assist the rehab director and medical director in planning of occupational therapy services as needed
Perform tests, measurements and evaluations such as functional activities/ADI.s, range of motion, manual muscle tests, postural control, sensation, coordination, neuromuscular control, visual perception and home management
Plan program involving practice in functional skills including prevocational, vocational and homemaking skills and activities of quality living
Consult • with other members of the rehabilitation team to select programs consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities
Select treatment program suited to individual physical capacity, intelligence level and interest to upgrade patient to maximum independence, assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability
Consult with physicians and/or nursing in the event of adverse reactions
Maintain documentation consistent with third party reimbursement
Conduct on the job training for new employees. Adapt existing training materials to meet immediate needs
Assist in the recruitment of staff to provide needed treatment
Attend department meetings and/or sit on required committees
Participate in developing and updating department policies and procedures, and maintain required records and reports as outlined in tl1e Policies and Procedures Manual
Participate in department budget planning with supervisor on actual hours and expenses versus budget
Develop specifications for commonly used items
Maintain confidentiality of necessary information
Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste
Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required
Follow established infection control precautions and adhere t.o Universal Blood and Body Fluid precautions following Company policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures

Job Requirements:

Credentialed graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and licensed In the state where practicing
Prior experience in occupational therapy preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds, w.1.th frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment

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