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Rivetus Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$58,955 / year median in Ohio

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric post-acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.
Facility Location:
West Park- 1700 Heinzerling Drive Columbus, OH 43223
Schedule:
Full-Time:
Monday-Friday (or Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday for a weekend premium)
General Summary:
Provides occupational therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patent care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.
Role Summary:
Provides occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.O.T.A. for the Occupational Therapist Assistant. Provides documentation to maintain the quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines. Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care. Assures delivery of quality care. Participates in the discharge planning process to ensure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction. Performs all the duties and responsibilities of an OTA. Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff. Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed. Supervises students and volunteers. Represents the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested. Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department heads. Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Licensure as required by the State of Ohio.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions. Initiative and flexibility in the work environment. Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families. Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.
Requirements:
Occupational Therapist Licensure Req Benefits:
Competitive Pay Healthcare and Supplemental Insurance Options Paid Time Off Holiday Pay 401(K) with Company Match Continuing Education Reimbursement Professional License Fee Reimbursement