What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Independent Living Systems?
About Us
Join us in making a career in Independent Living Systems, an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 20 years. Independent Living Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible Market. ILS provides tailored integrated solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs, addressing social determinants of health and connecting members with community-based resources.
Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide skilled occupational therapy services, on an intermittent basis, to patients, in their homes, under direction from the Occupational Therapist. Join us and help us grow our newest Agency.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the occupational therapist (OT), provide patients, in their homes, which have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
- Under the direction of the occupational therapist (OT), assist in evaluation and development, of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as required.
- Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes and periodic summary reports.
- Together with the OT, instruct the patient and family; assist in teaching them exercise programs.
- Guide and instruct the patient and family; assist in teaching them exercise programs.
- Identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to OT.
- Observe, and record, activities and findings, in the clinical record and report to the OT, and the physician, the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
- Consult with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings, in written form.
- Under the supervision of the OT, assist in evaluation, and development, of the rehabilitative care plan and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
- Instruct other health team personnel, as appropriate, including Home Health Aides, as well as family members, with respect to certain phases of occupational therapy, so that they may work with the patient.
- Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
- Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Participate with staff, patients, and physicians, in discharge activities, and assist the Occupational Therapist in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
- Confirm schedule with Supervisor/clinical manager to coordinate Agency visits.
- Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research and reading.
- Assume other duties, deemed appropriate, and necessary, by the OT.
- Must be licensed in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Must be licensed by the State of Florida.
- Must have criminal background check.
Must have CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Education:
Successful completion of an Occupational Therapist education program
Experience:
- At least 1-year previous experience in community/home health agency.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to conduct effective presentations.
- Critical thinking, sound decision-making and solid leadership ability.
EEO Statement
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Independent Living Systems has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of ILS employees and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ILS is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Independent Living Systems, LLC, and its subsidiaries, including FCC, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, disability, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
