Certified Occupational Assistant - Signing in bonus

General Purpose:

Responsible to work under the direction of occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to person with mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for delivering occupational therapy to patients/clients as directed by the physician’s plan of treatment and the occupational therapist’s plan of treatments.
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of the patient/client to the appropriate supervisor, and other staff members.
• Responsible for performing services which are planned, delegated, and supervised by an occupational therapist. Responsible for making decisions based on individual’s educational preparation and experience as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Actively participates in case conferences and makes suggestions to appropriate supervisors.
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified to practice in the state in which employed, if applicable.
• One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the work force, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient/client.
• Able to visually and auditorially observe and assess the patient.
• Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicable.
• Evidence of current CPR/BLS training including adults, children and infants.
• Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient care.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, patient homes or occupational settings.
• Work environment involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and or non-latex gloves).
• Heavy physical activity that requires frequent and/or occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs., and to physically stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, sit, walk, reach and climb stairs.