Inpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab & ADLs

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services under supervision, focusing on developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living skills for patients. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and families.

This role involves collaboration with the supervising therapist, discharge planning support, and guidance on adaptive equipment and community resources to optimize patient independence and

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan.
• Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Job description

MaineGeneral Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services under supervision, focusing on developing, recovering, and maintaining daily living skills for patients. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, document outcomes, and educate patients and families.

This role involves collaboration with the supervising therapist, discharge planning support, and guidance on adaptive equipment and community resources to optimize patient independence and