What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn?
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn treats patients as family members; everyone at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn is greeted by name and looked after by a devoted staff of professional and friendly licensed caregivers, specially trained in the most up-to-date methods available to modern medicine.
We are looking for an educated and licensed Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients improve their quality of life. You will work closely and under the direction of the occupational therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
Identify patient's needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient's progress, safety and comfort
Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
Complete documentation to support the delivery of occupational therapy services
Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
Measure performance and report on patient's medical record
Participate in patient status judgments
Adhere to ethical and legal standards
Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
Proven working experience as occupational therapist assistant
Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
Licence to practice or relevant certification
Associate or BS degree in OTA
Job Type : Full-time
Medical Specialty : Geriatrics
Schedule : 8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License / Certification :
Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)
COTA (Preferred)
Ability to Commute :
New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (Required)
Ability to Relocate :
New Philadelphia, OH 44663 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel :
25% (Preferred)
Work Location : In person
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