Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a Long Term Care facility in Sandwich, MA, requiring 1+ years of OTA experience in LTC or rehab settings.

Details

• Long term care (LTC) setting within the Occupational Therapy department
• 13-week contract assignment
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts
• No weekend requirements
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active OTA license required if applicable
• Minimum 1+ years of OTA experience required
• LTC or rehab setting experience required
• New grads considered if they completed Level II fieldwork experience (not just Level I observation)
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Administer ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive/assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising OT to adjust treatment plans
• Document all treatment information and session minutes in the electronic documentation system per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings
• Participate in facility and company training, in-services, and conferences
• Assist supervising OT in obtaining necessary DME or supplies as needed
• May supervise and support students under OT guidance
• Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics standards
• Maximum of 5 days RTO may be requested