What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role Overview: Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision, supporting diverse rehabilitation needs including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal cases. Conducts home environmental assessments and assists in developing personalized rehab care plans. Works with minimal supervision and may mentor staff on technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans and select appropriate modalities to achieve goals.
- Assist patients with transfers, mobility, dressing, and toileting, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Coordinate with inpatient and outpatient schedules, report delays, and assist with scheduling.
- Maintain and clean equipment and supplies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or technical degree preferred.
- Two years of rehabilitative services or related experience preferred; one year of occupational therapy experience preferred.
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in applicable states.
- CPR or BLS certification from an approved provider.
- Valid driver’s license and minimum age of 21.