Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior Living
Reliant Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek, CA, United States
Overview
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$7,500 Sign-On-Bonus
This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, or Memory Care setting.
Summary:
Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with occupational therapy principles and company guidelines. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment as per a plan of care, supervision of rehab techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients and communities. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by:
Assisting in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate
Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
Complying with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation
Establishing and maintaining effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele that reflect patient‑centered care
Providing direct supervision to rehab techs during group and individual treatment in a way that promotes resource utilization and enhances patient care in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and company policies
Building a strong occupational therapy assistant program by participating in the following activities:
Actively integrating occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans
Contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the OT
Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community
Making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team
Maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed directly and in a timely manner of patient progress and community issues
Adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations
Adhering to the requirements of patient rights and privacy
Enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self‑study, and other continuing education activities
Maintaining a valid state license (where appropriate) and awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment
Understanding various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, and providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines
Being compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within a community
Providing patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone
Maintaining confidentiality of company, community, and patient information
Conducting oneself in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Adhering to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct
Being able to travel between communities during scheduled hours
Being able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays
Attending all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications Competency:
Prior to beginning patient care for the company, a peer OT may complete a Competency Checklist.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Effective clinical problem‑solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing innovative action plans, executing them on a timely basis, and ensuring appropriate results
Being a strong team player
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, productive work environment
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy
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$7,500 Sign-On-Bonus
This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, or Memory Care setting.
Summary:
Provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with occupational therapy principles and company guidelines. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment as per a plan of care, supervision of rehab techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients and communities. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by:
Assisting in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate
Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
Complying with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation
Establishing and maintaining effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele that reflect patient‑centered care
Providing direct supervision to rehab techs during group and individual treatment in a way that promotes resource utilization and enhances patient care in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and company policies
Building a strong occupational therapy assistant program by participating in the following activities:
Actively integrating occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans
Contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the OT
Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community
Making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team
Maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed directly and in a timely manner of patient progress and community issues
Adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations
Adhering to the requirements of patient rights and privacy
Enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self‑study, and other continuing education activities
Maintaining a valid state license (where appropriate) and awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment
Understanding various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, and providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines
Being compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within a community
Providing patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone
Maintaining confidentiality of company, community, and patient information
Conducting oneself in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Adhering to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct
Being able to travel between communities during scheduled hours
Being able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays
Attending all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications Competency:
Prior to beginning patient care for the company, a peer OT may complete a Competency Checklist.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Effective clinical problem‑solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing innovative action plans, executing them on a timely basis, and ensuring appropriate results
Being a strong team player
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, productive work environment
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy
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