Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Rehab |Full Time | Inpatient & Outpatient | Sign On Bonus Available

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effects and discuss observations with the OT.
• Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all residents as related to the therapy requested and provided, and reassessments as per policy.
• Able to assess patient/resident pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patients/residents' needs are met and hospital/nursing home policy is followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Required:

• AA Degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current state of Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Current certification by the NBCOT

Professional Skills & Expectations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policy
• Exhibit ability to deal with difficult situations, demonstrating good judgment and tactfulness, while remaining professional and courteous
• Maintains regulatory requirements
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

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