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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$76,536 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Position Description Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist and/or supervisor in the overall day to day operations of occupational therapy services of the center. Provides assistance in coordination with other divisions, departments and nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness through the assistance of completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Principal Responsibilities Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assisting in the assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. Maintain productivity as set forth by the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Regional Director. Helps residents develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by assisting in the implementation of programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Highschool Diploma required. Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state in which practiced. Experience in long term care or skilled nursing, preferred. Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community. Current knowledge of local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. What We Offer Competitive pay ($38-$47/hour or salary) Flexible scheduling Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Supportive rehab team Reasonable productivity expectations Opportunities for professional growth If you're passionate about helping older adults maximize their independence and want to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you.