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Assistant-Occupational Therapy
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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.
$57,371 / year median in Mississippi
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant-Occupational Therapy
Job ID:
44245
Job Category:
Rehabilitation & Wellness
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
Physical Therapy
Facility:
BMH Attala Hospital
Location:
Kosciusko, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, andmunicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral tomunity resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
Completes assigned goals
Specifications
Experience
#N/A
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Computer Literacy.
Minimum Required
Basic Skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
Minimum Required
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Preferred/Desired
Benefits
- Dental Insurance