Position Description

Job Title: Certified Operations Therapy Assistant

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation & Occupational Therapist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Various

Summary:

To assist in providing quality patient care while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients, under the direction of a licensed or registered Occupational Therapist (OT). Adheres to applicable state regulation concerning occupational therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the licensed/certified occupational therapist, optimizes functional abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in screening and initial evaluation of all patients; implementing treatment for all assigned patients; delivering treatment according to the established treatment plan; accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff, and other professionals.

Provides direct supervision to Rehab Aides in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts and Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC policy.

Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing the following activities:

1.establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach;

2.contributing to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the OT;

3.establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community;

4.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 facility issues;

5.adhering to established facility policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency situations; and

6.adhering to the requirements of the patient’s Bill of Rights.

Enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities. Maintaining valid state license (where appropriate); obtain membership and participate in professional organizations; maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of speech therapy and the health care environment.

Understand managed care/Prospective Payment System (PPS) billing and treatment guidelines. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.

Compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.

Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC, facility, and patient information.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.

Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.

Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours.

Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Attendance at all Reliant Pro Rehab, LLC, staff meetings is mandatory.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results

Be 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.

Computer Skills:

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Basic Internet navigation skills

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid state license (where applicable)

Valid driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a healthcare environment and the temperature in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Must be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift and be able to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration. Must be able to speak and hear well enough to understand and give directions to others.

Must have visual, auditory, and speaking skills sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, communicate, and monitor patient needs, and to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and provide and understand written, verbal, and gestural communications. Must be able to speak and hear well enough to understand and give directions to others.

Must have fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing and keystroking for charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and reports; and for handling of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

This position requires patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.

Acknowledgment:

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures. I further understand that during my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the company will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will either by the company or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

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