Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company: Freedom Rehab Aquatic Therapy and Balance Center
Location: Port Charlotte
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Tired of passive modalities and jumping from one patient to another? Are your treatments repetitive and monotonous? Want to work somewhere exclusive and cutting-edge? Freedom Rehab Aquatic Therapy and Balance Center is a leading provider of specialized rehabilitation focusing on aquatic therapy and vestibular rehabilitation at our boutique outpatient therapy clinic. We are now hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team!

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and restore function under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist
2. Work with other members of the therapy team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient
3. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program, home exercise training under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

4. Communicates effectively with the Occupational Therapist regarding the patient's progress, concerns, goal(s) status and other pertinent information to provide quality treatment

5. Adhere to ethical and legal standards



Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills with both client(s), colleagues and administration.
Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
Ability to swim.
Current CPR certification

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Health Insurance

In-house training provided

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