Occupational Therapist Assistant

Description

-Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source. 

- Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.

 -Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.

 - Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate.

 -Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.

  - Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA).  

-Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach; actively integrating therapy’s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team.

-Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications.

-Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. 

 Other Functions:

-Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.

 -Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions. 

- Other duties as assigned. 

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

 -Ability to communicate effective treatments and procedures to residents, families, and nursing facility.

 -Ability to maintain patient/resident confidentiality. 

 Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives 

 Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives.  

-Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience. 

- Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations.

-Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community.  Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care.  

 Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Battle Ground, WA 98604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Requirements

 Qualifications Education:

-Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

 Licenses/Certification: 

-Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. 

-Current CPR certification.

 Experience:  -Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred