What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant position at TheraCare Home Health - Houston?
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Job Summary:
A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This position will promote patients' potential during their home health episode and collaborates with physician, clinical team and patient in preparation for discharge.
Essential Functions:
- Treats patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Records treatments administered in medical record.
- Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
- Participates in weekly case conferences.
- Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients’ needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.
- Provides verbal or written patient status updates to supervising OT prior to reassessment and discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment.
- Participates in in-service training programs.
- Responsible for assuring patient safety.
- Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the practice of physical therapy.
- All documentation will be completed and synched by 9:00AM the following day, 7 days per week.
Qualifications:
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed per the state requirements.
- Good communication skills to be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, caregivers, colleagues and physicians and strong clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location