What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn?
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn treats patients as family members; everyone at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Schoenbrunn is greeted by name and looked after by a devoted staff of professional and friendly licensed caregivers, specially trained in the most up-to-date methods available to modern medicine.We are looking for an educated and licensed Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients improve their quality of life. You will work closely and under the direction of the occupational therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
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- Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of occupational therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
- Skills
- Proven working experience as occupational therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licence to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in OTA
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Work Location : In person