Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the Role

Join RELIEF HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC as a Occupational Therapist Assistant in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: New Bedford - Hyannis, MA 02601Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $76.00 - $87.

Key Responsibilities

• will play a critical role in executing personalized treatment plans that empower patients to improve their quality of life and functional independence within their own homes.

• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification Must pass a background check Must be a licensed driver with a reliable and insured vehicle in accordance with state and/or organization requirements 2 years experience as an occupational therapy assistant (preferred) 1-2 years working as an occupational therapy assistant in the home health setting (Required) RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Understands and adheres to the home health agency policies and procedures Collaborates with home care personnel and other medical disciplines involved in patient care planning Maintains open communication with the interdisciplinary team Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT Follows the written plan of care and reports to the occupational therapist for clarification as needed Consults with OT regarding change in patients mental and/or physical status if any Instructs, educates and/or trains patients, family members and or caregivers as applicable Attends patient care conferences, staff meetings and in-services as scheduled Collaborates with supervising OT on a weekly basis regarding scheduling needs as needed Performs skilled OT interventions/services as described in the written plan of care established by the supervising OT Completes clinical documentation for each visit within 24 hours Ability to problem solve, respond to urgent situations appropriately, display good insight, judgment and safety in order to provide adequate care to all patients Ability to identify the need for patients to receive emergency services and assist with seeking out services as needed Responsible for notifying the occupational therapist and the scheduler of absences due to illness, emergency leave, vacation or professional meetings that may affect patient service.

• Must be able to travel as needed to get to and from patients homes.

• provide high-quality, skilled interventions within the home health setting.

Requirements

• 15 pounds. Ability to work 8 + hour shifts as scheduled.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly rate: $87/hr.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join RELIEF HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC as a Occupational Therapist Assistant.