Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a collaborative clinical team in Peterborough, NH. This full-time role involves working under supervision to deliver rehabilitative services tailored to patients with physical, developmental, or emotional needs.

Expect a Monday-Friday schedule with weekend rotation and a competitive hourly salary. You will assist with evaluations, contribute to treatment plans, implement therapies, and document patient progress

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in OTA program is required.
• Current state license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current occupational therapy practices and techniques.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
• Implement therapeutic activities and exercises to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
• Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment to improve daily living skills.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards in the provision of occupational therapy services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salary: $28-$34 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday with weekend rotation

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services to patients with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Your responsibilities will include assisting with evaluations, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic activities to help patients improve their daily living and work skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations
• - Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist
• - Implement therapeutic activities and exercises to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning
• - Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• - Educate patients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment to improve daily living skills
• - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients
• - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress
• - Adhere to all legal and ethical standards in the provision of occupational therapy services

Qualifications:

• - Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• - Current state license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• - Minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting preferred
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• - Excellent time management and organizational skills
• - Knowledge of current occupational therapy practices and techniques
• - CPR certification preferred