Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant - $35/hour
Maricopa, AZ

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Shifts are 8 hours from 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Help residents develop and improve skills related to dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, transfers, and other daily activities.
• Monitor residents’ progress and communicate changes in condition or functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide instruction to residents and families regarding therapeutic activities, safety techniques, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs as directed.
• Assist with the recommendation and use of adaptive equipment and techniques to promote residents’ independence and quality of life.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and participate in interdisciplinary care and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, facility policies, safety requirements, and infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTA examination.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong communication, documentation, patient care, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!