Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)
About The Position
Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being. We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve. At Health Care Connectors, our nurses are at the heart of patient care. When you join our team, you will: Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life. Compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience supporting Occupational Therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic interventions, and assisting individuals in improving motor skills, coordination, and daily functional abilities. Proficient in educating patients on the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, comprehensive patient care.
Requirements
- Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in CT
- Knowledge of occupational health, physiology, and anatomy
- Familiarity with medical terminology and medical imaging techniques
- Ability to drive to multiple patients home
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Geriatric patients is preferred
- Experience in home health or rehabilitation settings
- Experience working with geriatric or post-acute care patients
- Strong documentation and patient education skills
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patients' needs and goals
- Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' motor skills, coordination, and functional abilities
- Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
Benefits
- Hourly Rate $30 - $40 an hour
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
