Occupational Therapist Assistant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for outstanding delivery of occupational therapy services including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies.   

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Net Promoter Score - 88 or greater
• % Arrival - 88% or greater
• Visits Per Clinical Hour - 1.32 or greater 
• Procedures Per Visit - 3.0 
• Procedures Per Clinical Hour - 4.5 
• Personal Referrals / Google Reviews - 4 per quarter 

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Personal Growth

Intentional effort to improve personal habits, behaviors, actions, and reactions. Examples include completing an advanced certification, provide an in-service for staff, launch a niche program, or develop a referral relationship. 

Accountability  

Takes accountability for actions and results. Follows through on actions without being reminded. Takes ownership for key performance indicators and is accountable for improvement. 

Leadership & Teamwork

Leads by example regardless of position. Actively works to eliminate barriers to achieve company goals. Proactively assists in the development of the team. Provides solutions rather than criticism.  

Professional Promotion

Actively promotes occupational therapy and the organization through involvement in community events, company outreach events, and building referral relations. 

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Administers prescribed exercise interventions in accordance with the occupational therapists' plan of care and carry out functional reeducation tasks in accordance with the physical therapists prescribed plan of care.
2. Monitor the patient’s response to prescribed occupational therapy interventions.
3. Communicate patient’s progress in therapy through their documentation and during interdisciplinary team meetings.
4. Immediately inform the therapist of all adverse events to care and/or acute changes in the patient’s medical status and assist in communication with the physical therapist when an evaluative/progress note is required.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
2. Current Certified occupational Therapist Assistant license in Arizona
3. Current CPR certification.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served.
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals.