Occupational Therapy Assistant

Blue Stone Therapy; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to enhance lives by delivering individualized care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role involves providing therapeutic treatment, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining records for adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic treatment according to patients’ care plans.
• Monitors patients' progress and reports changes.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!

Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.

Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to assist with the delivery of occupational therapy treatment interventions and services directly and indirectly, as outlined by an established treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines. This position provides patient care to primarily adult and geriatric patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the patients’ established plan of care with a focus on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor patients' progress and report any changes to the Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in training programs for community staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Assists Occupational Therapist in establishing restorative nursing programs, as necessary, along with restorative nursing department efforts to provide appropriate comprehensive care to patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

License and Certification:

• Current valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license to practice in appropriate state.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer