Occupational Therapist Assistant - FTCOTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Irving, Texas is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to support customized treatment plans for clients. In this role, you will assist in implementing vocational and educational activities, design adaptive equipment, and conduct community reintegration activities to enhance individuals' quality of life. The ideal candidate has a degree from a certified program, relevant certifications, and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation. Join us to make a positive impact in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in implementing vocational and educational activities.
• Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments.
• Conducting community reintegration activities for occupational therapy needs.
• Providing training to individuals involved in their rehabilitation.
• Supporting treatment plans by documenting and reporting status changes.

Skills

Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro‑rehabilitation techniques

Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency
• Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community
• Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro‑rehabilitation techniques
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques