Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
• Schedules and documents occupational therapy treatments for program participants.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participants in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members and other healthcare professionals to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment programs.
• Participates in treatment planning with interdisciplinary team as requested.
• Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs.
• Requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Requirements

• Licensed as COTA/L in State.
• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT.
• Two years’ experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred.

Qualifications

N/A

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Up to $40 per hour, paid bi-weekly or after shift.

Schedule

Monday-Friday shifts.