FT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy -Busy Orthopedic Practice

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their orthopedic team. This role encompasses treating and assisting patients in an orthopedic treatment center, requiring excellent patient care skills, communication, and teamwork. Candidates must possess an Associate Degree from an accredited OTA school and be licensed in OTA from the State of Florida Department of Health. Join a longstanding practice committed to excellence in orthopedic care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from accredited OTA School.
• Licensure in OTA from State of Florida Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients of all ages and abilities in therapy sessions.
• Use physical treatment procedures to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Prepare patients for therapy sessions and assist occupational therapists.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree from accredited OTA School

Licensure in OTA from State of Florida Department of Health

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical Stimulation

diathermy

gym equipment

Job description

Overview

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our orthopedic team.

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida has been a cornerstone of orthopedic care in the Fort Myers area for over 25 years. Our practice boasts a team of 19 fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specializing in various subspecialities. We are committed to excellence and continued growth, offering comprehensive services including onsite Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, MRI, and digital X-ray. We prioritize patient care and strive for the highest standards of service.

Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida’s state-of-the-art, 60,000 square-foot facility incorporates the latest in leading-edge technology to provide optimal care for patients who have bone, joint, muscle and spine problems. Our office includes a full Physical Therapy and Occupational/Hand Therapy division, which work in close coordination with our physicians to provide non-operative, preoperative, post-operative and preventive care.

Job Summary

To treat and assist patients of all ages and abilities in an orthopedic treatment center.

Essential Functions

• Occupational Therapy Assistants work under the supervision of occupational therapists. They use physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury.
• Assistants have other duties that give occupational therapists more time to put their special training to use. Assistants may do some office work, for example, or they may get equipment ready for the therapist. They may also prepare a patient for a therapy session.
• Occupational Therapy Assistants must care for the patients along with excelling at obtaining information, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, making decisions and solving problems, performing general physical activities, communicating with fellow personnel and the patients, and organizing and prioritizing work.

Core Competencies

• Responsible for promoting the Standards of Excellence for Orthopedic Specialists demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior toward patients, visitors, volunteers, peers and physicians.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment, demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient care.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the need to communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree from accredited OTA School.
• Licensure in OTA from State of Florida Department of Health.

Essential Physical Functions

• Ability to manipulate body parts to increase functional outcome of patients.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items used for therapy procedures.

Equipment Used

• Computer, scanner, printer, calculator, photocopier, facsimile, phones.
• Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, diathermy, hot and cold modalities, and gym equipment.