What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Tri-Vista Rehab Inc?
TriVista Rehab is a contract rehab company and outpatient therapy provider. We empower independence for our therapists and the patients that we serve. TriVista Rehab provides PT, OT, and SLP services to seniors in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and the home.
Occupational Therapy Assistants specialize in helping people get back to activities of daily living. Occupational therapy helps patients achieve their maximal level of independence in eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, cooking, housekeeping, and leisure activities. Occupational Therapists and their Assistants provide education and training in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
· Appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited university.
· Current state licensure/currently in the process of obtaining licensure in this state.
· BLS/health provider CPR
· At least two years of experience with the senior/geriatric population.
· Strives to positively represent their discipline and TriVista Rehab in the community.
We are currently seeking a prn COTA for prn work to cover vacations and holidays in the great Biloxi, MS area in our gyms in Assisted Living Facilities.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 3 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License in MS (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person