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Origin Home Health Care

COTA Home Health

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathology Assistant assists licensed speech language pathologists in treating people with speech and language or other communication disorders or swallowing disorders. Assists with screening and helps patients with therapy activities. Works with adults or children and helps to treat a variety of speech disorders or communication problems created by stroke or injury.

$44,847 / year median in Florida

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

We seek an educated and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and progress. You will work closely and under the direction of the Register Occupational Therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities. Responsibilities Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensuring the patient's progress, safety and comfort Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptom frequency, and preventing injury Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information Measure performance and report on patient's medical record Participate in patient status judgments Adhere to ethical and legal standards Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge Skills Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities Ability to communicate and instruct effectively Health care administration and documentation skills Licence to practice or relevant certification Associate or BS degree in OTA Billingual preferred but not required.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$62,000.00 - $81,900.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Life insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
COTA License (Required)
Work Location:
On the road