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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing at Washington Township, Washington Township, NJ, United States


TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY schedule.

Job Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

Duties / Responsibilities

Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist

Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Occupational Therapist

Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OT supervision

Provides clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers

Monitors patient responses to treatments and makes modifications during treatment sessions as necessary

Completes documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience preferred

Current knowledge of treatment practices

Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Required Licensure

Current License as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of New Jersey. Must be in good standing.

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