Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
Company: Genesis Healthcare LLC
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation,
respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation.
We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential
by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our
reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the
patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to
recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back.
It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of
feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living
better.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements
occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy
treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and
functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational
Therapist.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Attends and contributes to
patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a
representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the
Occupational Therapist. 2. Responsible for the effective and
efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established
plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely
documentation of services. 3. Works with other members of the
rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent
with the needs and capabilities of each patient. 4. Instructs
patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and
techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the
supervision of the Occupational Therapist. 5. Maintains appropriate
and timely documentation for all patients treated. 6. Cleans,
maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment, as necessary. 7. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures
that patients and families receive the highest quality of service
in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the
individuals' needs and rights. 8. Implements a patient's
individualized treatment plan as established by the primary
Occupational Therapist. 9. Provides individualized occupational
therapy interventions including application of therapeutic
techniques in such areas as, but not limited to: *cognitive skills
*muscle strength *coordination *endurance *mobility *perceptual
abilities *sensory awareness *sitting and standing tolerance
*balance *activities of daily living *joint protection *work
simplification *orientation *physical agent modalities 10.
Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the
Occupational Therapist. 11. Performs other related duties as
required.
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Qualifications: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
according to AOTA & ACOTE standards. 2. Initial certification
obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational
Therapy. 3. They must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as
required in the state of practice. To protect the health and safety
of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the
communities we serve, Powerback has implemented a universal
COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners, and
onsite vendors unless the employee is approved for a reasonable
accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or sincerely
held religious belief.
Requisition Number: 391046
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