Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Occupational Therapy Assistant - $35/hour Maricopa, AZ This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Shifts are 8 hours from 8am to 4pm. Responsibilities Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs). Help residents develop and improve skills related to dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, transfers, and other daily activities. Monitor residents’ progress and communicate changes in condition or functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Provide instruction to residents and families regarding therapeutic activities, safety techniques, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs as directed. Assist with the recommendation and use of adaptive equipment and techniques to promote residents’ independence and quality of life. Complete accurate and timely documentation and participate in interdisciplinary care and discharge planning as appropriate. Maintain compliance with professional standards, facility policies, safety requirements, and infection-control procedures. Qualifications Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTA examination. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Strong communication, documentation, patient care, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr APN Staffing & Employment Solutions