Occupational Therapy Assistant-Local Traveler

Join the Rivetus Team!

Rivetus has served the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines healthcare regulatory expertise with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We combine sound business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location: Reports to the Director of Therapy at Mill Run - 3399 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026. This role requires local travel to facilities throughout the Greater Columbus area.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

General Summary:

Provides occupational therapy treatment according to established treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation, progression, and modification of patient treatment plans. Participates in patient care conferences and program development, completes required documentation, and adheres to company policies, procedures, and current clinical practice standards.

Role Summary:

Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.O.T.A. for Occupational Therapy Assistants while ensuring quality patient care.

Contribute to treatment planning, progression, and discharge planning to support continued care and provide patient/family instruction; perform all duties and responsibilities of an OTA.

Maintain accurate documentation to support medical record quality, continuity of care, and reimbursement guidelines.

Coordinate with other disciplines and department staff to promote effective, comprehensive patient care and a strong team philosophy.

Effectively communicate with patients, families, department staff, company personnel, department heads, and visitors; represent the Occupational Therapy Department and attend care conferences as requested.

Maintain clinical expertise through continuing education; supervise students and volunteers and delegate work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.

Secure necessary patient equipment and department supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Licensure as required by the State of Ohio Skills and Abilities:

Ability to exercise professional judgment and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions

Initiative and flexibility in the work environment

Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families

Physical ability to bend, position, transfer, and lift patients weighing 80 pounds to over 300 pounds without restriction, utilizing clinically recommended lifting devices Employee Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Professional License Fee Reimbursement