Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. DESCRIPTION Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation Optimize the functionality and skills of patients Responsible for the objective screening of residents Completes all necessary documentation Collaborate with supervising OTR developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling COTA/OTR co-signature and supervision requirements Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines Follow facility infection control policies and procedures Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor REQUIRED SKILLS Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from OTR Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program State Licensure DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Prior Senior Living Community experience Knowledge of PDPM Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix