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PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
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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
Job Overview & Responsibilities Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in the practice of occupational therapy to include development deficits, activities of daily living work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and exercise programs to restore function and increase strength. What You Will Get In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive: Competitive Compensation Professional development and career progression Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual Your Responsibilities as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient/Acute Care Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members Build and maintain relationships throughout the community Qualifications & Pay Range Qualifications Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved occupational therapist assistant program State Licensure Basic Life Support Certification via the