Occupational Therapy Asst

Job description

Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and 
third-party payer requirements. 
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment 
maintenance protocols. 
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to 
physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and 
discharge planning. 
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed. 
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance 
programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies. 
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to 
facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated 
toilet seats, and grab bars. 
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. 
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program 
development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and
professional colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.