Occupational Therapy Assistant - (US-FL-Fort Myers - 33994)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 52226935
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As a Salus Rehabilitation Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors and all others. The primary purpose of your job position is to provide occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under supervision of the occupational therapist. You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Responsible for providing occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under supervision of the occupational therapist. No supervisory function. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time, for any reason. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Provides occupational therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist. Assists occupational therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self-care, functional mobility, and coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as directed. Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the occupational therapist. Assists the occupational therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan. Assists in the selection of occupational therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by resident performance and following consultation with the occupational therapist. Monitors residents response to intervention and consults with occupational therapist if modification is indicated. Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the occupational therapist. Adheres to Occupational therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services. Records billable treatment times according to Occupational therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office. Perform other duties as assigned. Salus covers 100% of their employee's premium costs for medical, dental and vision. 401K Health Insurance Dental Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Paid Days Off Requirements Works beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays and on other shifts/positions as necessary. Must possess a minimum of an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Must possess current state licensure or license-eligible in state where applicable. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to manage multiple tasks at one time. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

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