Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA PRN
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Somerville
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits --- all while
making a real difference in the lives of seniors EmpowerMe Wellness
--- and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy ---
are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve
We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab
testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.) Responsibilities As an
Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for
providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist,
therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment
consistent with the position's qualifications, professional
practices, and ethical standards. You will also contribute to
program development, quality improvement, and problem-solving in
accordance with company-wide policies and clinical initiatives, to
optimize each patient---s functional well-being and satisfaction.
Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is
evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual
patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with
the standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association,
the state of employment, and the company Identify the need for, and
make, referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive
needs of patients Observe, effectively document, and provide
routine feedback to the Physical Therapist, patient/family, and
other patient care personnel regarding treatment effect,
progression, the accomplishment of short- and long-term goals, and
discharge plans Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe
Wellness and/or community staff, as well as students, in relation
to rehabilitation therapy Communicate professionally, clearly and
maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff,
the administrative team, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as
demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs
are being met Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are
entered, in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in
accordance with state guidelines and company policy Performs all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors;
manages and operates equipment safely and correctly; maintaining
department cleanliness and safety Maintain professional expertise
through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as
appropriate for the provision of specific treatments utilizing
EmpowerMe Wellness educational resources when available Contribute
to the development of the physical therapy department by frequently
reviewing best practices, providing guidance for, and conducting,
in-services and other educational training in compliance with
federal and state professional requirements Participate in
infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational
safety, and fire safety programs, patient/family and team
conferences and attend departmental / company training as
requested, and provides positive contributions to interdepartmental
discussions Achieve productivity goals and expectations as
identified by the Company Treat patients and their families with
respect and dignity - identify and address the psychosocial,
cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and
their families Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects
confidentiality at all times Offers to assist other staff and
demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team functions
including special projects Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior care
communities or related settings is preferred Current licensure, in
good standing, as an Occupational Therapist in the state or be
eligible for a temporary license with supervision based on current
state guidelines Basic Life Support/CPR certification Knowledge of
Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems Demonstrate
proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and
passion to work with older adults while providing the best care
possible Passion to achieve results through self-motivation,
initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend
solutions to problems Sense of professional curiosity, desire to
learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems
Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate
others to do the same Conduct oneself in a professional manner at
all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict
intervention and resolution Must exhibit and promote a high level
of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all
interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the
organization What We Offer For Full Time Employees: -401 K -Full
Benefits -PTO -HSA and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP
-Career Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities
-Recognition Programs -FUN and much more This employer is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Memphis , Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA PRN, Healthcare , Somerville, Tennessee
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