Occupational Therapy Assistant SL

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 the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case‑management responsibilities.

Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive rapport with communities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.

To fulfill this role, an individual will optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by screening and assisting with initial evaluations, implementing treatment for assigned patients, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines for accurate and timely billing and documentation. The assistant will establish effective interactions with patients, the interdisciplinary team, and other clientele to reflect patient‑centered care.

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize functional abilities and skills of patients in communities.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele reflecting patient‑centered care.
• Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment, promoting appropriate utilization of resources and enhancing patient quality of care.
• Build a strong occupational therapy assistant program by participating in various activities including integrating OT’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plans, contributing to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities, and communications directed by the OT.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keep the licensed or registered occupational therapist informed directly and in a timely manner of patient progress and community issues.
• Adhere to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations.
• Adhere to the requirements of patient rights and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other staff, self‑study, and continuing education activities.
• Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
• Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, and provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
• Handle patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
• Adhere to policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
• Be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
• Be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Effective clinical problem‑solving skills to identify and prioritize issues, develop sound action plans, and execute them timely.
• Strong team‑player attitude.
• 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.

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Delaware, OH – Salary: $80,000.00–$ (Posted 2 months ago)