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Occupational Therapy Asst
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Westland, Michigan |
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Occupational Therapist Assistant Description Summary
An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act. Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist. Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement. Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist. May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork. Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements Qualifications
Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program. Licensed COTA if required by state law. Physical Demands & Environment
Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act. Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist. Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement. Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist. May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork. Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Occupational Therapist Assistant Requirements Qualifications
Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program. Licensed COTA if required by state law. Physical Demands & Environment
Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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