Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summit BHC•Green Bay, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients recovering from injury or illness, as well as patients with disabilities, develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and working. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the assistant implements occupational therapy services and treatments to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or in a similar field acceptable for licensure.
One or more years of experience working with the facility's population.
Current active Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for endorsement by the state where the facility provides services.
CPR certification.
De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Responsibilities

Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, note their status, and report observations to the occupational therapist or clinical supervisor.
Help patients participate in therapeutic activities, including stretches and other exercises.
Lead children with developmental disabilities in play activities that promote coordination and socialization, as needed.
Assist occupational therapists in providing therapy to patients.
Encourage patients to complete activities and tasks.
Teach clients how to use special equipment and devices that support daily living activities.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in medical records and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy.
Collaborate with other staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility's population and support patients' return to the community.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, family members, guests, and other members of the health care team.
Assist with ordering and maintaining Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
Report equipment service or repair needs to the supervisor or program director/nurse coordinator.