Occupational Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durham is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide individualized patient care across all developmental stages. The role involves administering treatments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring patient satisfaction while adhering to agency policies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of experience in occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients across all age groups.
• Communicates and documents information appropriately.
• Maintains and adjusts schedules to optimize agency performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Apply locations Durham, NC time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R3033

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and Registered Occupational Therapist seeing patients in Durham and Orange Counties. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates (0-28 days), Infants (1-12 months), Children (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-72 years), and Geriatrics (72+ years), following established policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Participates in professional development programs. Provides patient consultation and communicates effectively with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients across all age groups.
2. Assists with program development and discipline-specific operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
3. Communicates and documents information appropriately, adhering to agency policies and discipline-specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to the effectiveness of the program.
5. Organizes and performs work efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedules to optimize agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the agency's values.
8. Maintains positive interpersonal relations with all members of the agency.
9. Promotes and maintains customer satisfaction.
10. Embodies the mission, vision, and values of the agency daily.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state where therapy is provided (NC/SC); CPR certification.
3. Experience: Preferably one year.
4. Technical Skills: Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; proper patient transfer and guarding techniques; manual therapy skills.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact professionally and positively with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians.
6. Physical Requirements: Significant locomotion, frequent lifting over 50 lbs, transferring patients over 100 lbs, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, occasional overhead reaching, stair climbing, sitting, and fine motor tasks.
7. Mental Abilities: Application of rehabilitation principles, professional reasoning, prioritization, learning new skills, and using computer technology.
8. Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly for clinical tasks.
9. Hazard Exposure: Noise, congestion, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury risks from body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
10. Work Hours: 40 hours/week, variable schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.