Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role includes delivering home programs, providing patient and family education, and participating in family and team conferences.

The ideal candidate will hold an active state license, maintain BLS certification, and demonstrate strong English communication skills, with basic computer literacy and experience

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license and renew per state boards.
• Experience in long-term acute care/rehab preferred.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Must read/write/speak English and have good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Deliver home programs, instructions to patients and families.
• Participate in family and team conferences.
• Conduct equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders.
• Document services per hospital standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

English language proficiency

Reading and writing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides services under the general supervision of the Occupational Therapist, including assisting with patient assessment, treating individual patients and patient groups; delivering home program, patient, and family instructions; participating in family and team conferences; conduction equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders; and documenting services according to departmental and hospital standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the State Board of Medical Examiners or State Board of Occupational Therapy.
2. Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred;
3. Maintains current BLS
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills.
5. Basic computer skills with minimal guidance

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS Certification