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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Cota

Company

Conway Manor
Address , Conway, 29527, Sc
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-10-06
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OT OVERVIEW:
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and provide Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.


SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
  • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures. Must be able to use computer for documentation.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
  • Must not have any history of involvement in fraud or be listed on the OIG exclusion listing.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
  • Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
  • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc.
  • Moves intermittently during working hours.
  • Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
  • Is subject to frequent interruptions.
  • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
  • Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, other departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s occupational therapy needs.
  • Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors/staff.
  • Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
  • Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
  • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as may be required by current regulations.
  • Is involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
  • Must be constantly alert for resident safety.
  • Is subject to lifting, carrying and supporting residents.
  • Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, assaults from hostile residents, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
  • Is subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
  • Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
  • Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and provides therapy services, as well as its program and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
  • Develops and maintains occupational therapy standards.
  • Maintains treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required.
  • Conducts therapy screens, at least quarterly, to determine need for services.
  • Ensures business office receives charges for therapy services rendered to Residents. Charges are required to be entered daily, with documentation.
  • Participates in work assignments and schedule hours, as requested by Director of Rehab Services.
  • Agrees to not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
  • Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Rehab Services.
  • Assists in standardizing the methods in which occupational therapy will be accomplished using outcome measurement tools.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Two (2) years experience is preferred, in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES):
  • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and outside agencies.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
  • 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.
  • Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position.
  • Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.