What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Saratoga Medical Center?
Saratoga Medical is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to work in a healthcare setting in South Carolina. This role involves providing paraprofessional occupational therapy services, assisting in treatment implementation, and supporting patients in improving their functional abilities. The OTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and may also instruct unit personnel and lower-level technicians in therapy techniques. The compensation package includes a competitive pay rate of $21-$40 per hour, paid time off, medical benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Licensure: Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Certifications: BLS/CPR
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports patient rehabilitation by assisting with treatments, fabricating splints, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation. The OTA also trains staff and works with diverse patients to improve functional abilities.
Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.
Salary : $21 - $40
