Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or in a similar field acceptable for licensure.
• One or more years of experience working with the facility's population.
• Current active Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for endorsement by the state where the facility provides services.
• CPR certification.
• De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, note their status, and report observations to the occupational therapist or clinical supervisor.
• Help patients participate in therapeutic activities, including stretches and other exercises.
• Lead children with developmental disabilities in play activities that promote coordination and socialization, as needed.
• Assist occupational therapists in providing therapy to patients.
• Encourage patients to complete activities and tasks.
• Teach clients how to use special equipment and devices that support daily living activities.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in medical records and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy.
• Collaborate with other staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility's population and support patients' return to the community.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, family members, guests, and other members of the health care team.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
• Report equipment service or repair needs to the supervisor or program director/nurse coordinator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.