Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Intensive Feeding Program

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
• Therapy assistance experience
• LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI Upon Hire
• CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Prefer candidates with feeding experience.
• Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity)

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
• May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability.
• Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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