Occupational Therapist Assistantopening in Elgin, Texas, $ 40.00 perhour !

Hours: 40

Start Date: 08/14/2024

$1600.00 weekly

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Certified OccupationalTherapist (OT) who, in Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an OccupationalTherapy Assistant to provide occupational therapy services including treatment,implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation.

For more information,please contact Carl Colvin at (813) 330-9045 or email your resume to cacolvin @amergis.com

Responsibilities:

Provides interventions to impact patients functional ability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc) as delegated by the Occupational Therapist

Understands the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and Environment

Participates in the ongoing assessment of the home environment for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safety risks (if applicable)

Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury

Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regarding patient progress/status to promote modification of treatment program

Ensures that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment

Maintains timely, legible, and efficient patient-care documentation

Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards

Instructs patient and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment and/or splints to improve function.

Ensures equipment is in good working order

Trains patient and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices

May utilize physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Identifies patient and/or family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies the Occupational Therapist, and/or Director of Clinical Services and/or case manager.

Reports patients reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to the physician and/or Director of Clinical services or designee and Occupational Therapist

Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment

Participates in discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed.

Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-service education

According to knowledge level, may provide in-service education programs for other disciplines, as necessary

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Qualifications:

Current certification or license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required

Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association

One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred

Home care and/or facility setting preferred

Current record of PPD or chest x-ray results

Current CPR certification

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

General Comments: 768880

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.