Occupational Therapy Assistant - Cox Monett - Part Time

CoxHealth•Monett, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cox Monett, our Therapy team is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Working here means you’ll have the opportunity to develop deep relationships with patients and their families, see the direct impact of your work, and grow your clinical skills across a variety of cases. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued and mentorship is a priority. Our therapists enjoy the slower pace of rural life while still having access to the resources, technology, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
No prior experience required
Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
License for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri

Responsibilities

Carry out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Improve functional movement and independence with daily tasks through activities that will decrease pain, improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination.
Perform patient related activities, including delegated procedures that are commensurate with his/her educational skill and training.
Conduct therapeutic exercise and activities, ADL training, fine motor skills and coordination, physical agents / modalities, and patient education.
Maintain standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy services.