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Norton Healthcare
Adult Occupational Therapy Assistant, Days
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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.
$58,366 / year median in Kentucky
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to assist the Occupational Therapists in providing quality patient care for patient s aged neonate/infant (birth to 1 year), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years). Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development; provides health education to patients, families and other health care providers; applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interaction; and contributes to the efficient operations of the department.
Qualifications Required:
Associate Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant Desired:
One year in occupational therapyBenefits
- Professional Development