Occupational Therapist Assistant-Pendleton-OR-Pay Negotiable

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, coordination, balance, and independence with daily living activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, adaptive techniques, and home programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure a safe treatment environment and comply with infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Assist with equipment management and treatment area preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification preferred or required per facility policy.
• Recent experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, skilled nursing (SNF), long-term care (LTC), home health, or pediatric settings preferred.