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Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
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.
$59,520 / year median in Indiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
As the region's subspecialty orthopedic group, Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute has served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968. With state-of-the-art facilities conveniently located in Chesterton, Crown Point, Michigan City, Portage, and Schererville, we are dedicated to delivering the exceptional, compassionate care to our patients to keep them moving and enjoying life. Job Summary Delivers treatment plans under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients. Essential Job Functions Implements treatment plans created by the OT. Guides patients through the therapeutic exercises, developmental play and activities of daily living. Observes and records patients' responses and progress before, during, and after therapy sessions. Reports patient status and any adverse reactions immediately to the supervising OT. Collaborate with the health care team on patient discharge and follow-ups. Instructs patients and their families on adaptive techniques, such as splints, braces, etc., home safety modifications, and ongoing therapy carryover. Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical notes in compliance with facility and state regulations. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized treatment area, including sterilizing equipment and preparing therapy rooms. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening shifts. Work may hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. Work Environment Work is performed in a clinical environment. Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Work may involve interaction with injured or sick patients. Travel between all Lakeshore Bone & Joint facilities is required for this position. Qualifications Current, valid state Occupational Therapist license Master's or Doctorate preferred Basic life support (BLS) certification Minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred; strong new graduates will also be considered. Required Skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of