Responsibilities
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be responsible for providing under the direction of an occupational therapist therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the positions qualifications professional practices and ethical standards
You will also contribute to program development quality improvement and problemsolving in accordance with companywide policies and clinical initiatives to optimize each patients functional wellbeing and satisfaction
Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidencebased and comprehensive to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with the standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association the state of employment and the company
Identify the need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients
Observe effectively document and provide routine feedback to the Physical Therapist patient/family and other patient care personnel regarding treatment effect progression the accomplishment of short and longterm goals and discharge plans
Communicate professionally clearly and maintain a good working relationship with physicians care staff the administrative team and interdisciplinary teams as well as demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met
Ensure documentation is completed and charges are entered in a timely thorough and accurate manner and in accordance with state guidelines and company policy
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; manages and operates equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety
Maintain professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate
Contribute to the development of the physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best practices providing guidance for and conducting inservices and other educational training in compliance with federal and state professional requirements
Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by the Company
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity identify and address the psychosocial cultural ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects confidentiality at all times
Offers to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team functions including special projects
Must exhibit and promote a high level of professionalism customer service and friendliness in all interactions with employees patients and visitors throughout the organization