Job Description

Mission Point Nursing and Rehabilition Center of Detroit

 Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist. Under the direction of the Occupational
Therapist, provides a broad range of occupational therapy services to help patients develop and improve their ability
to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life.
Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and
productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties/Functions
• Contributes to interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Helps patients take part in everyday activities based on their circumstances.
• Encourages the patient during the recovery process.
• With the help of the Occupational Therapist, evaluates patient response to treatment and adapts the
treatment plan as necessary.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Gives advice and provides support to patient and family members.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports and complaints/grievances made by the residents to the Therapy Program Director. Reports incidents
of suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Therapy Program Director and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as recordkeeping, writing reports and making phone calls.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Education
Associate’s Degree in a rehab discipline (COTA)
Clinical background beneficial.
Must hold applicable valid and unencumbered state license.

Experience
Prior experience in healthcare, senior living, or long-term care preferred.
Interpersonal Skills and Attributes Protects patient confidentiality at all times and
Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.
Complies with all residents’ rights per the Company’s Resident Rights Policy.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations, facility policies, procedures and programs as pertaining to long-term care industry and rehab services.

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