Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Tech9; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role involves guiding patients through their treatment journey, performing therapy sessions, and ensuring they understand their conditions and progress. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and flexible environment, committed to making a difference in patients' lives. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others achieve their peak potential. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Friendly work environment

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join a dynamic team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion are essential for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment sessions and ensure patient education on conditions.
• Update care plans and supervise therapy technicians as needed.

Skills

Understanding of Upper Extremity and Hand treatments

Understanding of Pediatric Treatment

Understanding of Neurological Treatments

Manual Therapy

Knowledge of OT stretches and exercises

Solid knowledge of anatomy

Physical strength and stamina

Ability to lift patients and help them move

Ability to read and execute detailed instructions

Recommending Modifications of Treatment to Occupational Therapist

Knowledge of how to progress treatment

Measuring Range of Motion

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Compassion and empathy

Reporting

Time management and prioritizing activities

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Teton Therapy believes that the best care for our patients can only happen if our employees are happy and succeeding.

Do you thrive on challenge, growth, opportunity, and serving others? Are you a well-rounded therapist who is willing to learn and grow?

The successful candidate for our Occupational Therapist Assistant position will share our passion for helping others and bringing about life-changing experiences in our patients. Guiding our patients through their treatment and helping them reach their peak results through physical and occupational therapy is the ultimate mission at Teton Therapy.

Skills:

• Understanding of Upper Extremity and Hand treatments.
• Understanding of Pediatric Treatment
• Understanding of Neurological Treatments
• Manual Therapy
• Knowledge of OT stretches and exercises
• Solid knowledge of anatomy
• Physical strength and stamina
• Ability to lift patients and help them move
• Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
• Recommending Modifications of Treatment to Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge of how to progress treatment
• Measuring Range of Motion
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Compassion and empathy
• Reporting
• Time management and prioritizing activities

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Perform Treatment sessions with patients
• Ensure patients and/or caregivers are educated and aware of their condition and prognosis
• Explaining Exercises and Therapies to Patients
• Keep patients accountable for therapy attendance and compliance with their plan of care.
• Complete all required documentation of each visit
• Updating plan of care as needed and discharging patients as needed under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
• Following therapist's plan of care and communicating with the therapist regarding care
• Supervising Therapy Technicians
• Listening to and recording patient successes
• Interacting with Patients of Different Ages, Races, and Socio-Economic Backgrounds
• Keeping Case management lists up to date.
• Assisting in Marketing efforts as requested by the Marketing department
• Keeping track of individual stats and completing productivity reports.

In return, Teton Therapy team members enjoy a friendly, service-oriented, flexible, and tolerant work environment with plenty of opportunities to progress in their careers. We work together as a team to accommodate the needs and wants of employees to the best of our abilities.

Teton Therapy not only wants our patients to reach their peak results, we expect our therapists to as well. Does this sound like you? Apply today.