Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |Part-Time |8am–4pm |Rotating Weekend Coverage

Memorial Care Center. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will carry out occupational therapy treatment programs for patients and work with the OT team to reach patient goals. You will also train caretakers and prepare patients for discharge.

What you will do

Carry out treatment programs to reach patient outcomes
Assess patient information from the initial evaluation and set treatment priorities
Check treatment effectiveness and change interventions when needed
Consult with the OT on patient care
Train caretakers for patient needs at discharge
Plan equipment and education needs for discharge and communicate them to the team
Complete department and patient documentation within set timeframes
Delegate to and supervise aides where applicable
Help progress students toward facility and curriculum goals
Report patient issues that need medical attention to nurses and physicians

Required qualifications

An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum
Active license in the state where you will work
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment
Ability to communicate well personally and professionally
Responsibility, initiative, and honesty
Strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
Extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles
Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills

Nice to have

One to two years of experience with geriatrics

Benefits

403b
Daily pay
Bonuses
Career advancement opportunities
Holiday pay
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance for regular status full-time and part-time employees

Before you apply

Active state license is required
Qualified new graduates will be considered

About the company

Bethesda has more than 1,200 employees who work to improve the lives of others. The company says it looks for talented, caring people.