Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes and conducts a variety of medically necessary sensorimotor, educational, recreational, social, and treatment modality activities designed to help participants regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their disabilities.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Works with other inter-disciplinary team members to coordinate rehabilitative services for PACE participants.
• Devises a treatment program in accordance with the objectives of the plan of care after evaluating the participant.
• Teaches participant skills and techniques required for participation in treatment and program activities.
• Documents all care given to participants and submits to medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE, and related forms timely and accurately.
• May direct the activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technician, students and other Rehabilitation Personnel.
• Actively participates in professional organizations and in-service education programs by leading discussion and presenting reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessment as needed.
• Must communicate participant changes to team members, and document in plan of care.
• Assist with coordination of 24 hour care delivery.
• Must complete assessments prior to care conference with participant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A professional level of knowledge in Occupational Therapy, which is obtained in baccalaureate or higher degree program, accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be legally authorized to practice in Michigan. Shall provide a valid License/Certification from The National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy and a valid Occupational Therapy registration certificate from the state of Michigan. (Will act only within the scope of his/her authority to practice).
• The job requires certain physical abilities in order to lift and position participants and to perform treatment modalities.
• A high level of interpersonal skill is required in order to effectively interface with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• One year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Two years appropriate experience as an occupational therapist.