ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSEThe Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement occupational therapy programs and provide occupational therapy treatments to participants to help facilitate increased independence and functioning. This role will adhere to departmental, professional, and regulatory standards of care.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This is a full-time, temporary position, expected to last about 6 months.Responsibilities- Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions, including the application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual awareness, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and physical agent modalities
- Provides effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services, follows an established plan of care, and adheres to departmental/participant schedules
- Works with members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with participant needs and capabilities
- Instructs participants, family members, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist
- Implements the participant's individualized treatment plan as established by the Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation team, and Interdisciplinary Team members
- Ensures participants and families receive the high-quality services
- Prepares and monitors safety in case of emergency and attends to good body mechanics
- Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports equipment repair needs, as needed
- Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
- Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to management
- Ensures a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others
- Attends and participates in workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current changes in the occupational therapy field and to maintain a professional status
- Seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants while demonstrating proficiency in delivering age-specific care
- Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence
- Participates in activities that link Neighborhood Healthcare to its communities
- Collaborates with staff, peers, and contractors to meet Neighborhood Healthcare PACE goals
- Complies with all Neighborhood Healthcare policy and procedures
QualificationsEducation/Experience- Graduated from an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program required
- Valid CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License required
- One year experience of providing and coordinating occupational therapy assistant services to a frail or elderly population required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
- AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques
- Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement
- First Aid training will be provided at onboarding and must be renewed annually
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Knowledgeable about and experienced with occupational therapy necessary to treat participants and manage complex problems
- Ability to provide care for frail elderly
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent planning and organizational ability
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPAA)- Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
- Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
- Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
- Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
- Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
- Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
- Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
- Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful
Pay range: $32.40 - $45.36 per hour, depending on experience.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
