Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |M/W/F Schedule |8am–4pm |Rotating Weekend Coverage

Memorial Care Center. Posted 4 days ago

The role

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out treatment programs to achieve patient outcomes. This role involves assessing treatment effectiveness, consulting with OTs, and providing caretaker training for discharge.

What you will do

Carries out treatment programs to achieve patient outcomes
Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation
Formulates priorities for patient treatment
Assesses effectiveness of treatment strategies and modifies interventions
Consults with OT for exchange of information and collaboration
Provides caretaker training for discharge
Anticipates patient equipment and education needs for discharge
Communicates discharge needs to other team members
Carries out administrative duties
Completes department/patient documentation within designated timeframe

Required qualifications

An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum
Active license in the state you will be working
CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally
Possess responsibility, initiative, and honesty
Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
Requires extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles
Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Nice to have

One to two years experience with geriatrics preferred
qualified new graduates will be considered

Benefits

403b
daily pay
bonuses
career advancement opportunities
holiday pay
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees

About the company

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.