Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview

Summary: Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days

Qualifications

Other information: Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Occupational Therapist Assistant License required. Less than one year experience in Occupational Therapy.

Education: Essential: * Associate Degree

Credentials: Essential: * Occupational Therapist Asst

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: * Implements treatment programs for improvement of physical, psycho-social, or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living. * May modify treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist. * Arranges for provision of adaptive equipment and/or splints to increase patient independence in activities of daily living. * Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others. * Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner. * Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Participates in educational programs and in-services and other meetings as required. * Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and required. * Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!

Compensation

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $30.21/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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