Saint Joseph Villa·Springfield Township, Pennsylvania
Provide occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in assessments, treatment implementation, and program planning under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Responsible for documenting patient progress, fabricating adaptive devices, and coordinating rehabilitation goals with the healthcare team.
Supervisor: Director of Therapy
Effective date: October 2025
Responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors, and all others.
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.
Functions under supervision of the occupational therapist.
You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
As Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
No supervisory function
1. Provides occupational therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist.
2. Assists occupational therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self-care, functional mobility, and coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as directed.
3. Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the occupational therapist.
4. Assists the occupational therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
5. Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the occupational therapist and outlined in the treatment that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, self-care training, range of motion activities and modalities.
6. Assists in the selection of occupational therapy techniques/media an in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by resident performance and following consultation with the occupational therapist. No major modification to the treatment plans is made without prior consultation with the occupational therapist.
7. Monitors resident’s response to intervention and consults with occupational therapist if modification is indicated.
8. Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the occupational therapist and other team members.
9. Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
10. Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the occupational therapist.
11. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
12. Participates in resident, family and staff education.
13. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
14. Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
15. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
16. Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
17. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards.
18. Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
19. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
20. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
21. Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned shift.
22. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
23. Assists with and participates in quality assurance programs as required.
24. Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
25. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
26. Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
27. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
28. Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
29. Perform other duties as assigned.
Expectation: Spirit of Unity and Teamwork
Willing to assist and support co-workers; flexible to a change in work assignment; participate in team meetings; value the contributions of all and include all in decisions that will affect them.
Recognize the dignity and value of each person; appreciate, embrace and celebrate diversity; speak to others and about others in a kind manner; respond to and give direction with emotional control; maintain privacy and confidentiality in personal matters; always knock on the door before entering a room; treat the property of others carefully and responsibly.
Spirit of Hospitality and Relationship Building
Greet each person I meet; welcome new residents, families and co-workers; courteous and friendly in manner; build positive relationships.
Listen attentively to others and respond respectfully; share important information with those that need to know; address concerns with the appropriate persons and work with them together to resolve the concerns.
Responsibility, Sense of Ownership and Stewardship
Assumes responsibility for the Villa’s reputation; open to new ideas and new approaches to the job.
Compassionate Care and Service
Respond to residents needs in a timely manner; take time to speak with family members; give timely feedback to persons who express concerns; foster a healing environment within the Villa community
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Market context
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