Occupational Therapist Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Rehabilitation

BASIC FUNCTION

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist. The licensed staff Therapist Assistant will adhere to the SRS Values Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SRS Value - Integrity

• Treat patients as directed by licensed staff therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off.
• Maintains productivity requirements as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

SRS Value — Collaboration

• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.

SRS Value — Accountability

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed

SRS Value - Respect

• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

SRS Value — Excellence

• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Reports to Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• As delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant program.
• Successful completion of certification/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients/residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients/residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Must be constantly alert for patient's/resident's safety.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
• Subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting patients/residents.
• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.
• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration/licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members.
  • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
  • Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE:  As assigned; including some weekends, holidays, and evenings.  Non-Exempt Position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:

High