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PsyGenics
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.
$60,534 / year median in Michigan
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications Must possess and retain a current license as a Registered Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan. At least one year relevant experience with persons with a developmental disability is preferred, however will consider new graduates. Must also have FIA and Police clearance.
Additional requirements include:
a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families, the ability to engage and maintain clinical relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative. Position Summary The Occupational Thearpy Assistant, in compliance with agency policy and procedures, is responsible for providing direct services to clients diagnosed with a Developmental Disability. Therapist is also responsible for periodic reviews and all documentation pertinent to discipline as well as requested by the Case Manager. Must provide community education, consultation with other interdisciplinary team members and respond to consumer service requests. Specific Responsibilities Carry out interventions based on client centered treatment plans Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team to determine the least restrictive type and scope of treatment. Meet with OTRs on weekly basis Provide consultation and training to other staff as requested Complete appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion Complete home exercise programs/family training as stated in the IPOS Provide community education, consultation with other interdisciplinary team members Respond to consumer service requests Develop and maintain written records necessary for professional practice as defined in the procedural manual. Train and supervise students, volunteers as directed. Complete necessary equipment and home modification requests in accordance with program guidelines. Must complete 24 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis and must maintain active credentials ofQIDP, QMHP.
Productivity of 65% or greater is expected. Fieldwork is required. Use of personal cell phone required for multifactor authentication. Attend DWIHN meetings, court appearances, and other required meetings. This is a full-time position- Monday
- Friday from 8:30AM
- 5:00PM.