OTA

POSITION DESCRIPTION: OT STAFF THERAPIST ASSITANT

Reports To: Staff Therapist and/or Director of Rehab

Location: River City Rehab Center, 15480 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Status: Non-Exempt- Hourly

Condition of Employment and/or Continued Employment

It is the policy of the Company to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment and/or continued employment. All employees and job applicants must abide by the terms of this policy.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Staff Therapist Assistant is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As delegated.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
• Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients.
• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.
• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants