Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Department: Quality Care Rehab

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fair Haven

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company. 

We’re looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do – and we extend that commitment back to our team members, helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advancing your personal and professional growth.   If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.    

With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!    

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with data collection and evaluation, as allowed, under the supervision of an OTR. 
• Under the supervision of a license occupational therapist, performs clinical functions: screens, execution of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with Medicare and state guidelines, as well as facility and TMC policies and procedures as well as modifies treatment approaches and adapts interventions according to the resident’s needs. 
• Communicates and interacts with other team members and the individual’s family, or caregivers in collaborations with an OTR. 
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required. - Maintains records and documentation required by work settings under the supervision of an OTR.
• Terminates services formulating discontinuation and follow-up plans when maximum benefit is received under the supervision of an OTR. 
• Maintains records required by practice setting, third-party payers, and regulatory agencies under the supervision of an OTR. 
• Provides in-service education to team members and the community especially in the area of established service competency under the supervision of an OTR. - Participates in professional and community activities. 
• Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA, 1988) and Standards of Practice (AOTA, 1992) of the profession. 
• Participates in organizational activities and committees. 
• Communicates with patient’s physician as necessary regarding patient’s progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising OTR. 
• Contributes to program planning and development in collaboration with an OTR. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. 
• Certification in accordance with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession. 
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient; lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!
• Flexible Scheduling.
• CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
• 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
• Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
• Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).