Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Supervisor

Angels of Care is dedicated to placing our children at the forefront of every decision we make, and operate with the core values of Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach and Speed.  If you are a highly skilled clinician looking for a caring and supportive work environment, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, then Angels of Care is the place for you!   GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, supports, and implements specific treatment programs for individual clients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and according to the orders coordinated with a licensed physician. Supports and manages a strong therapy assistant team. Pay Range : $100,000-$108,000 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.        ESSENTIAL DUTIES ARE:ž Appropriately evaluates (initially and periodically throughout care) client in areas of range of motion/flexibility; postural alignment, muscle strength and endurance; sensation, reflexes, neurovascular status; soft tissue, bony palpation, passive joint mobilization; body mechanics and work efficiency; wound care; cardiopulmonary function; sitting and standing balance; mobility and gait training; and safety.ž Develops and implements appropriate treatment programs to address problems identified; develops realistic personal goals with client; re-evaluates, sets new goals, and adjusts treatment program accordingly.ž Treats clients to develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as: therapeutic exercise, range of motion, coordination exercise, balance exercise, gait and transfer training with various weight bearing, prosthetic training, modalities, and others.ž Advises, consults, and instructs appropriate treatment procedures, therapeutic exercise and supportive activities to clients, family members and other home health team members.ž Assesses need for adaptive and durable medical equipment. Instructs clients, family members and other home health team members in the care and use of the equipment. Develops needed plans for modifying equipment/appliances and physical surroundings in the home to enhance safety.ž Observes, records and reports to physician and/or supervisor, client’s reaction to treatment, client’s progress, and any changes in client’s condition.ž Assists client and family with community resources needed to adjust to physical, mental, and social limitations.ž Coordinates other service team members, both in formal and informal care conferences, to assure sufficient flow of information to support care of client.ž Informs client, family, and physician verbally and in writing as needed regarding plan of care, progress, or changes and pending discharge.ž Provides accurate and timely documentation of care in accordance with agency policy and pay source requirements.ž Meets regulatory agency and/or pay source requirements regarding patient care.ž Effectively manages a caseload as established by agency.ž Participates, as requested, in orientation of new staff, in-service education, continuing education, utilization review and QI/QA programs. ž Uses agency approved software to enter evaluations and visit documentation.             OTHER DUTIES:  Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES ARE:
ž Supervision of 4 full-time assistants
žEach assistant completing 25 visits per week
žSupervisor to accept all clients accepted by assistant in designated territory  
žDirectly observing each assistant 1x per month 
žMaintaining between 5-10 personal client visits per week  ž Completion of additional weekly visits when the superv