Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN (As Needed)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help patients recover and improve their ability to perform daily living and work activities.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for patients

- Help patients perform therapeutic exercises and activities

- Monitor and document patient progress

- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and exercises

- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and supplies

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient care

Requirements
Requirements:

- Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

- State licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

- Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting is preferred

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

- Considerable physical activity:

- Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

- Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

- Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

- Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
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