Occupational Therapist Assistant - FTCOTA

Pate Rehabilitation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, Texas is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans and support clients in achieving a better quality of life. The role includes assisting with vocational activities, adapting equipment, and providing training for rehabilitation. Applicants should have a degree from a certified assistant training program, current certification, and at least 2 years of relevant clinical experience. Join us to make a difference in patients' 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.
• Providing training and documenting results.
• Documenting and reporting status changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of complex neurologic injury

Knowledge of neuro-rehabilitation techniques

Clinical experience with traumatic brain injury

Current CPR certification

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant 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!

Company

Pate Rehabilitation

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

About Our Line Of Business

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab.