Position Summary: The Encore Rehab Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes part- and/or full-time clinical responsibilities in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must have: an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations, related to the environment of treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:
· Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
· Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist
· Assists Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
· Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
· Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
· Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
· Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
· Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
· Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
· Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
· Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
· Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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