Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital • Vidalia, LA

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides services under the general supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The role assists with patient assessments and treats individual patients and patient groups. It also includes delivering home program and patient and family instructions, participating in family and team conferences, conducting equipment inventory and maintenance, placing equipment orders, and documenting services in accordance with departmental and hospital standards.

Requirements

• Hold a current state license and maintain its renewal in accordance with the State Board of Medical Examiners or State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have basic computer skills with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments under the general supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Treat individual patients and patient groups.
• Deliver home program, patient, and family instructions.
• Participate in family and team conferences.
• Conduct equipment inventory and maintenance, and place equipment orders.
• Document services according to departmental and hospital standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed