Occupational Therapy Assistant - LTACH
Wellstar Health Systems

Facility: Wellstar MCG Health Warm Springs, Inc.

This position will be at the Roosevelt Wellstar facility in Warm Springs, GA

Job Summary:

Treatment of patients primarily in the LTACH with coverage in the IRH as needed, based on business need under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; daily documentation/charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate;communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members on a daily basis; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with physicians and other professionals; weekend/holiday services rotation; participation in Performance Improvement initiatives.50/50 coverage in hospital

Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs. Documents productivity in a timely manner.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Follows the established treatment plan and provides treatment according to funding source and regulatory guidelines to meet functional goals; accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response, and then bills accordingly; provides education as appropriate
  
• Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed: Provides direct supervision/mentorship, taking direct responsibility for the patient & care provided. Provides daily feedback to interns regarding treatment interventions & directs the learning experience. Critiques/co-signs documentation daily to be sure it meets regulatory requirements & funding source specifications. Completes weekly, midterm and final evaluations for interns & communicates w/ their school regarding performance.
  
• Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at Wellstar Roosevelt.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
  

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy as an Assistant Preferred
  

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS).
  
• NBCOT
  
• GA OTA License or eligible
  

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