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Empire Therapy
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.
$68,803 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Are you seeking an exciting new opportunity? Empire Therapy is seeking another Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! Located in the heart of Spokane with easy access to I-90, Empire Therapy is a clean, well-established practice with a welcoming atmosphere. Here, you will be treated like family, and we all share a strong commitment to helping people. At Empire, all employees benefit from a bonus structure for achieving 80% productivity. The higher your productivity, the larger your bonus. At Empire, we try to be a positive light for everyone. This really transfers over to our workplace culture! We have an excellent culture that we take pride in. From a clinician perspective, we offer a low-stress work environment where we do manual therapy and have a very diverse multidisciplinary practice! All full-time therapists are allotted up to 3 hours of paid documentation time per week. Appointments are 60 minutes long, with evaluations taking 90 minutes (60 minutes face-to-face and 30 minutes for paid documentation). Additionally, we provide on-site childcare while you work, so you are never far from your child. The maximum out-of-pocket expense for full-time childcare is (current rate
- subject to change) We offer flexible hours for therapists because we understand that life extends beyond our clinic walls.
Company mission statement:
"We trust God to guide our staff and lead our patients toward greater function." Our ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has a positive attitude, and is committed to lifelong learning. We pride ourselves on radiating positive energy and showing compassion and care to those we serve. Responsibilities Assist occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients. Work with patients of all ages, with a focus on pediatrics Monitor and document patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the occupational therapist. Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and home exercises Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatment outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with the occupational therapist to develop individualized treatment goals and plans Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients during therapy sessions. Qualifications Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to effectively assist in patient care. Familiarity with medical terminology relevant to occupational therapy practices. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Compassionate approach towards patient care, demonstrating empathy and understanding. Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team Excellent organizational skills- Must be licensed in Washington State.
- Must supervise therapy aides.
- The starting pay is for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who have just been licensed.