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Introduction:

We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with licensed Occupational Therapists to formulate and implement patients' treatment plans.
  • Deliver hands-on therapy sessions to patients, engaging them in exercises and activities designed to enhance daily living skills.
  • Monitor patients' progress and update treatment plans when necessary.
  • Work closely with various healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain a tidy and organized therapy environment, ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.

Job Brief:

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. You will work closely with our licensed Occupational Therapists to provide hands-on therapy and support to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Detailed Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with patients to create and implement treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
  • Provide practical therapy to patients through exercises and activities to enhance their day-to-day living skills.
  • Monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans when required.
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, ensuring coordinated patient care.
  • Educate patients and their families on maintaining therapy exercises and activities outside of therapy sessions.
  • Maintain precise and current patient records and treatment plans.

Requirements and Skills:

  • Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
  • Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of therapy equipment and techniques
  • Ability to lift and move patients as needed

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

An Occupational Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide hands-on therapy and support to patients.

An Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field and current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant are required.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and knowledge of therapy equipment and techniques are all important skills for an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Review and Approval:

This job description has been reviewed and approved by our HR department.

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