Occupational Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health•Burlington, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best. This role works under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and Registered Occupational Therapist seeing patients in Durham and Orange Counties. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Participates in professional improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC)
CPR certification.
Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#.
Repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.
Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
Contributes to program effectiveness.
Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.
Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.