Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / OTA

APPLY HERE https://goldenliving.taleo.net/careersection/gl_external/jobdetail.ftl?job1632633&iniurl.srcBLD-200102 Job Advertisement As an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / OTA, your goal is to restore, enhance and increase functionality. Our goal at Aegis Therapies is to give you the support you need to make a positive impact on every patient in your care.

In this essential Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / OTA role, you will work in a home healthcare environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain quality of life. In addition, you will enjoy not only the tools and support to ensure you can focus keenly on quality patient care but also tremendous flexibility. Aegis is as committed to making a difference as you are across the full continuum of care.

Putting patients first. It's what building a career with Aegis Therapies is all about. To assist in the treatment of residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist and participate as an active member of facility's rehabilitation team Essential Job Functions • Resident Care:

Provides treatment to residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist • Records treatments given in medical record. Documentation will be completed using a company furnished hand held electronic device (i.e. iPad). • Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist • Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans • Participates in resident-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings • Participates in facility in-service training programs • Maintains resident confidence and protects nursing home operations by records, keeping information confidential • Records daily treatment charges according to facility policy and procedures • Protects resident and employee by adhering to infection control policies and protection protocols • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedure rules and regulations • Provides community based services such as health and wellness activities as required Qualifications

• Current licensure in practicing state and/or nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Meets educational requirements established in the state of practice

• Current licensure in practicing state and/or nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance Company Profile Aegis Therapies is as committed to making a difference as you are across the full continuum of care, from post-acute and sub-acute through home healthcare. Here, we're able to offer opportunities that allow you to build a diverse, dynamic career.
  
  It's more than working with a team that continually strives to be the very best. It's more than having access to the latest therapies and techniques. It's having the freedom to choose what you want from your career and knowing that when you join our team you'll have the chance to reach your most ambitious goals. At Aegis Therapies, we're leading rehabilitative therapy into the future, and we're inviting those who share our passion to join us out in front.