What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Pediatric & Upper Extremity Orthopedic position at Teton Therapy?
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Teton Therapy believes that the best care for our patients can only happen if our employees are happy and succeeding.
Do you thrive on challenge, growth, opportunity, and serving others? Are you a well-rounded therapist who is willing to learn and grow?
Teton Therapy wants to hear from you.
The successful candidate for our Occupational Therapist Assistant position will share our passion for helping others and bringing about life-changing experiences in our patients. Guiding our patients through their treatment and helping them reach their peak results through physical and occupational therapy is the ultimate mission at Teton Therapy.
Skills:
- Understanding of Upper Extremity and Hand treatments.
- Understanding of Pediatric Treatment
- Understanding of Neurological Treatments
- Manual Therapy
- Knowledge of OT stretches and exercises
- Solid knowledge of anatomy
- Physical strength and stamina
- Ability to lift patients and help them move
- Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
- Recommending Modifications of Treatment to Occupational Therapist
- Knowledge of how to progress treatment
- Measuring Range of Motion
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Good attention to detail
- Reporting
- Time management and prioritizing activities
Rewards & Benefits:
We design a customized compensation package that may include:
- Competitive wage based on experience and previous performance
- Student loan reimbursement program
- Relocation package
- Sign-On Bonus Program
- Up to $2500 annual continuing education
- Medical Compensation
- Retirement account
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Program based on measurable quality and quantity statistics.
- Life insurance policy
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)
- Perform Treatment sessions with patients
- Ensure patients and/or caregivers are educated and aware of their condition and prognosis
- Explaining Exercises and Therapies to Patients
- Keep patients accountable for therapy attendance and compliance with their plan of care.
- Complete all required documentation of each visit
- Updating plan of care as needed and discharging patients as needed under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
- Following therapist's plan of care and communicating with the therapist regarding care
- Supervising Therapy Technicians
- Listening to and recording patient successes
- Interacting with Patients of Different Ages, Races, and Socio-Economic Backgrounds
- Keeping Case management lists up to date.
- Assisting in Marketing efforts as requested by the Marketing department
- Keeping track of individual stats and completing productivity reports.
- We are also a training facility; you will be provided the opportunity to improve your skills clinically and administratively, as these skills are necessary for today’s changing healthcare environment. We believe that both are important to be a successful therapist.
In return, Teton Therapy team members enjoy a friendly, service-oriented, flexible, and tolerant work environment with plenty of opportunities to progress in their careers. We work together as a team to accommodate the needs and wants of employees to the best of our abilities. Thanks to our amazing locations in Riverton, Lander, and Cheyenne, our therapists work hard and play hard in the limitless recreational opportunities that Wyoming provides.
Teton Therapy not only wants our patients to reach their peak results, we expect our therapists to as well. Does this sound like you? Apply today.
Salary : $2,500