Occupational Therapist Assistant I

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, Texas, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient and outpatient treatment under licensed therapists, performing technical tasks and aiding patient care.

Candidates need an associate degree from an OTA program; licensure as an OTA is required, with NBCOT preferred, and current BLS/CPR and Health Care Provider card.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Professional Clinical Experience not required.
• One year experience as a licensed occupational therapy assistant preferred.
• Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred.
• Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
• Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment.
• Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition to facilitate smooth operations.
• Participates effectively with other members of the health care team for maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

Education

Associates Degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment. Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition to facilitate smooth operations. Participates effectively with other members of the health care team for maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Professional Clinical Experience not required. One year experience as a licensed occupational therapy assistant preferred.

LICENSURE
Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card.