Acute Care Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

FMOL Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Jackson, MS is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment under supervision to reach specific goals. You will report to the Clinical Coordinator and work with a range of patients across age groups.

The role requires an Associate's degree from an accredited OTA program and Mississippi state licensure, with prior related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program; prior training or related environment experience preferred.
• Mississippi state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to meet defined goals.
• Report to the Clinical Coordinator on patient progress and outcomes.

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Tools

Mississippi licensure guidance

Job description

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy treatment as established by the Occupational Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator.

• Associate's degree and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program required.Prior training or experience in related environment is preferred.Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.
• Mississippi state licensure as required.