Occupational Therapist Assistant

Performance Pediatrics; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Performance Pediatrics in Totowa, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists and other assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients, following established care plans and helping patients use adaptive devices.

The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Current state OT Assistant license required.
• Experience in an OT setting preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care.
• Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills.
• Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed.
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis.
• Attend care plans for patients, provide input, and go over patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

MS Office

Education

State license for OT Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients. You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow all plans of care and therapy laid out for patients under your care
• Assist patients with using adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and learning basic life skills
• Assist Occupational Therapists with exercises, communication, and care coordination as needed
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials used on a daily basis
• Attend care plans for patients, provide input, and go over patient care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and changes

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
• Previous experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment

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