Occupational Therapy Assistant

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist in the practice of Occupational Therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Documents patient’s progress per protocol.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Licensed in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• 1-2 year experience in an Occupational Therapy Clinical Setting.

Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Assists patient, as directed by the Occupational Therapist, towards goal achievement through effective treatment plan and interventions.
• Makes timely and appropriate discharge plans and recommendations for the anticipated needs of the patient in collaboration with the attending Occupational Therapist.
• Participates actively in patient staffing and /or team meetings.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, make appropriate recommendations and referrals for additional services.
• Adheres to and maintains all necessary competency requirements for job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

What This Job Offers

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