Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient's plan of treatment. This role involves utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the development and/or rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, visual-motor, and functional deficits related to Activities of Daily Living. The assistant is responsible for providing quality, cost-effective treatment to SMHCS customers, offering patient, family, and/or caregiver education, and submitting concise, accurate, and complete documentation and charges.
Requirements
- Current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) licensure.
- Associate of Science (AS) degree.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient's plan of treatment.
- Utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the development and/or rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, visual-motor and functional deficits as related to Activities of Daily Living.
- Provides quality, cost effective treatment to SMHCS customers.
- Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education.
- Submits concise, accurate, and complete documentation and charges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
