Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following:

• Monitoring a patient’s progress to make sure that they’re successfully completing treatment
• Encouraging the patient during their recovery process
• Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems
• Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce
• Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent
• Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist
• Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order
• Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients’ treatment program

Shifts Available: PRN 

Requirements: 

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice
• 6 months experience in similar or same position preferred
• Experience in Long term care / Nursing facility preferred
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification/Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Paid time off

More about us at: www.aristacare.com