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Form of workApple Rehab Avon is a family-oriented 60-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility located in a rural section of picturesque Avon, CT; conveniently located only a couple miles from Rt. 44. We pride ourselves on providing superior care for all our residents. At Apple Rehab Avon, we have many staff that has been here for years - creating an experienced team that is just like family.
Come grow with us!
Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut's leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team!
The Apple Rehab Difference
What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Description/Qualifications
Reports to: Rehabilitation Director and Occupational Therapist
General Purpose
Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.
Qualifications
Graduate of AOTA accredited OTA school and eligible for licensure in their state of practice.
New Grads Welcome to Apply!
Essential Job Responsibilities
Other Job Functions
Benefits
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
Come grow with us!
Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut's leading providers of short term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team!
The Apple Rehab Difference
What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Description/Qualifications
Reports to: Rehabilitation Director and Occupational Therapist
General Purpose
Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.
Qualifications
Graduate of AOTA accredited OTA school and eligible for licensure in their state of practice.
New Grads Welcome to Apply!
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
- Assists the OT in providing Occupational Therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care as directed by the OT
- Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
- Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in OT procedures to be continued upon discharge.
- Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all OT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
- Working with OT, provides oversight and direction techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
- Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
- Occupational Therapist Assistant maintains resident confidentiality and privacy. Fosters feelings of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
- Knows and complies with Residents' Bill of Rights. Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
- Ability to lift/move fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Fine motor skills
- Visual acuity
Other Job Functions
- Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in OT treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
- Attends all mandatory in-services.
Benefits
Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- Unlimited Access To Online Continuing Education Platform
- Paid Continuing Educaton Day
- Paid Travel Time and Mileage
- Paid Clinical Licensure
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Program
- Longevity Credit
