• Occupational Therapist Assistant

    Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center (Morrison, CO)


    Join the Prestige Care Center of Morrison team !!

     

    Occupational Therapist Assistant Required Qualifications

    The Occupational Therapy Assistant must possess:

    A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.

     

    Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.

     

    Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.

     

    Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

     

    Occupational Therapist Assistant Major Duties and Responsibilities

     

    Assists in the practice of occupational therapy and activities requiring an understanding of occupational therapy but not requiring professional or advanced training in the anatomical, biological, and physical sciences involved in the practice of occupational therapy.

     

    Practices only under the direction of a registered occupational therapist.

     

    Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan as established by the occupational therapist in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter, current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.

     

    Records the resident's progress and can request a reexamination if/when needed.

     

    Offers suggestions, provides feedback, carries-out agreed upon activities, and voices constructive concerns in a collaborative manner with the occupational therapist.

     

    Interviews new and returning residents to assist the occupational therapist in determining their health and rate of recovery.

     

    Documents occupational therapy services by charting in the resident medical record.

     

    Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting for residents receiving occupational therapy.

     

    Schedules and coordinates with facility nursing staff therapy sessions for residents as instructed by the occupational therapist or rehabilitation director.

     

    Prepares required documentation according to facility policy for billing purposes, discharge planning, etc. and as instructed by the occupational therapist or rehabilitation director.