The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan that has been prepared by the Occupational Therapist and is supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
Pay is $48 per visit
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
- Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of client.
- Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
- Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self- care and creative activities that are directed towards improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
- Instructs client in care and use of wheelchair, braces, splints and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- As directed assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
- Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience. Must have at least one year experience working with the frail and elderly.
- Communicate effectively in English (primary language of patients)
- Work well in a team or alone
- Organized and flexible
- Computer proficient
- Licensed in the state of Florida
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida.
- Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
- Ability to physically access any home i.e. navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, in any area Company serves.
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
