What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Prestige Rehab?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant interested in working with a geriatric population, 65 years old, within a beautiful assisted living community. You will help patients to restore motion, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Provide treatments that help improve patients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
Skills
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000