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Occupational Therapist 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.
$59,629 / year median in Oklahoma
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location:
Tuttle Care Center - Tuttle, OK 73089Position Type:
Full Time Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor. QualificationsAssociates Degree in Occupational Therapy MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certificationQualifications:
Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certificationBenefits
- Professional Development