Occupational Therapist Assistant - Full Time Onsite

Lake Health District • Lakeview, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational therapy Assistant works directly with and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT) to treat patients who have difficulty performing daily living and work activities due to illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. The OT A helps clients perform exercises as specified in a treatment plan and teaches them to use equipment that may make some activities easier.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
• Current license from the State of Oregon.
• Current valid Oregon driver's license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have a current knowledge of occupational therapy as related to physical disability and rehabilitation procedures, general medicine, surgical and mental health concepts.
• Understands the principles of team approach and recognizes capabilities and limitations of other team members.
• Must possess a positive attitude and utilize good communication skills.
• Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
• Ability to learn and apply computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, writing rep011s, opening and sending e-mail messages.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• The OT A helps clients perform exercises as specified in a treatment plan
• Teaches them to use equipment that may make some activities easier.

Benefits

• coverage eligibility will begin 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree