What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant, PRN position at Patriot At Home?
Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a Per Diem, Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!
As an Occupation Therapist Assistant, provide skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (office hours)
Territory: We are looking to cover Columbiana and Mahoning Counties.
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, provide patient care services, which have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
- Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes.
- Instruct the patient family and assist in teaching them exercise programs.
- Under the supervision of the OT, assist in evaluation, and development, of the rehabilitative plan of car and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
- Must be licensed by the state of Ohio
- Must have at least one year of institutional experience
- Must have a criminal background check
- Must have current CPR certification
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
