Description
The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with client-related activities and performs delegated procedures commensurate with education and training.
Responsibilities:
- Participate as a team member who contributes to total client care under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Administer treatment programs in accordance with the Plan of Care.
- Teach activities of daily living.
- Provide training in proper use of prosthetic devices and adaptive equipment.
- Observe, record, and report to supervisor conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties.
- Observe and report to Licensed Occupational Therapist changes in the client's condition and level of function, results of testing, and responses to therapeutic programs.
- Provide appropriate documentation of services in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
- Respect patients' rights, cultural beliefs.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality of all patient/Agency information.
- Adhere to all Agency policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Accept only those assignments for which qualified.
Requirements:
- Currently licensed in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- CPR certification.
- OSHA Certificate.
- HIV/AIDS Certificate.
- HIPAA Certificate.
- Alzheimer's Certificate.
- Medical Errors Certificate.
- Domestic Violence Certificate.
- Human Trafficking Certificate.
- Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
- Valid in-state driver's license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.
Benefits:
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident insurance.