Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of an occupational therapist, is accountable for assisting with performing tests and providing restorative and rehabilitative occupational therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, safety, and enhance performance of ADLs. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.
Essential Job Duties:
- Administer participant’s treatment programs as established by the occupational therapist.
- Assist occupational therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion, and strength testing.
- Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant’s individual treatment plans.
- Handle scheduling of participants' treatment, clinical visits, and billing.
- Track and maintain equipment.
- Deliver and document occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the Occupational Therapist’s established care plans, including but not limited to the use of devices, techniques, and activities to promote muscle re-education, perceptual-motor and cognitive function, balance, and endurance, among other factors affecting the level of independence in performing ADLs.
Job Requirements:
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
- The qualifying Occupational Therapy Assistant degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent of a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Valid California Occupational Therapy Assistant License, or proof of license eligibility.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- Minimum of two (2) years of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.
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