Job Description
Job Description
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following :
- Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment
- Encouraging the patient during their recovery process
- Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems
- Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce
- Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent
- Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist
- Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order
- Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program
Shifts Available : PRN
Requirements :
Minimum of Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited programMust have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice6 months experience in similar or same position preferredExperience in Long term care / Nursing facility preferredOngoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification / Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.We are proud to offer :
Competitive Rates401(k) Retirement PlanHealthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)Paid time offMore about us at : www.aristacare.com
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