Program Manager- CertifiedOccupational Therapist Assistant

Responsible for the daily operation of the Rehab Department. Serve as a clinical resource for the department staff. Ensure adherence to the Nursing Home and Rehab Department policies and procedures. We are looking for an educated and licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the Occupational therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of Occupationl therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
• PATIENT CARE - Ensure the delivery of quality Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language therapy services for inpatients/outpatients by identifying patient needs and developing quality clinical therapy programs
• SUPERVISION - May supervise and coordinate the activities of Physical, Occupational, Recreation, Speech Language Therapists and techs in carrying out treatment programs for patients
• SUPERVISE - Supervise the development of patient care plans and treatments and the recording of patient progress; ensure medical record contains necessary and appropriate information
• SCHEDULE - Coordinate staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage; adjust/change schedules as necessary; Oversee patient schedules to ensure appropriate care
• SUPERVISION - In conjunction with experienced Occupational, Physical, Recreation and/or Speech-Language therapists, provide clinical direction to staff
• RESOURCE - Serve as a clinical resource to staff by providing co-treatments and department in-services
• COMMUNICATION - Develop and maintain community relationships; Develop and maintain good communications and relationships with staff and departments
• PROBLEM SOLVING - Recognize problems, identify the cause and take corrective action; Inform the department director of activities, problems and needs within the department
• DATA - Assist in developing and maintaining department records and reports, and in collecting statistical data
• TRAINING - Conduct internal training programs for medical, nursing, and ancillary staff on therapy techniques and objectives
• QUALITY - Regularly audits patient records and charts to evaluate the level and quality of patient care provided
• COMPLIANCE - Ensure staff compliance with established policies and procedures, professional standards and practice, and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies
• QUALITY - Assist in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff; ensure high quality, cost effective patient care
• QUALITY - Implement quality assurance and safety standards consistent with TJC and OSHA regulations pertaining to rehabilitation services
• DUTIES - Perform all duties outlined in job description of applicable discipline
• BUDGET - Assist in developing departmental budget, monitor and approve expenditures, ensure fiscal responsibility
• ADMINISTRATION - Perform clerical duties such as maintaining statistics, writing patient charges, and answering telephone
• PATIENT CARE - Perform staff therapist duties in accordance with professional preparation and licensure
• GOALS - Support, promote and participate as appropriate in the development and revision of departmental and hospital goals, objectives, policies, procedures, projects and programs as assigned
• SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure, supervise employees - select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Skills

• Proven working experience as Occupational therapist assistant
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• Licence to practice or relevant certification
• Associate or BS degree in COTA

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person