Geriatric Occupational Therapy Assistant – Rehab Specialist

FutureCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

Matching 401K Plan

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in Baltimore. In this role you will provide therapeutic sessions to guide residents through exercises that improve motor skills, sensory processing and daily function, while documenting progress and outcomes for each resident.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will educate residents and families on using adaptive equipment, maintain clean and safe treatment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Maryland license.
• 1+ year experience in geriatric or subacute facility preferred.
• Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Active membership in state and national American Occupational Therapy Association preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic sessions to guide residents through excises to improve motor skills, sensory processing and daily function
• Record resident progress, treatments and observations as directed
• Work under the direction of Occupational Therapist to support our residents with treatment plans
• Educate residents and family members on how to use adaptive equipment and perform excercise programs
• Set up and ensure proper cleanliness of treatment areas
• Prepare materials and manage therapy supplies

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program graduate

Maryland state license

American Occupational Therapy Association certification

Active membership in state and national AOTA

Job description

FutureCare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in Baltimore. In this role you will provide therapeutic sessions to guide residents through exercises that improve motor skills, sensory processing and daily function, while documenting progress and outcomes for each resident.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will educate residents and families on using adaptive equipment, maintain clean and safe treatment