Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist in inpatient and outpatient treatment programs under licensed therapists. You will perform technical tasks and help ensure a safe, clean patient care area.

A one-year OT Aide experience preferred; licensure as OTA required by the state; NBCOT certification preferred; BLS/CPR and Health Care Provider cards current.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Professional Clinical Experience not required.
• One year experience as a licensed occupational therapy assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
• Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment.
• Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment.Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition to facilitate smooth operations. Participates effectively with other members of the health care team for maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Professional Clinical Experience not required. One year experience as a licensed occupational therapy assistant preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card.