Occupational Therapy Assistant

MedQuest Health Services, Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great work environment

Career advancement

W2 employment

Job summary

MedQuest Health Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists to provide therapy, support patients, and follow care plans. You will assist patients with adaptive devices, and maintain therapy spaces and equipment.

The ideal candidate has strong time management, excellent customer service, and knowledge of OT guidelines. Join our team to help patients achieve functional goals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current state OT license required.
• Experience in OT setting preferred.
• Strong customer service and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to make decisions in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow all plans of care for patients.
• Assist patients with adaptive equipment, modified exercises, and life skills.
• Support OTs with exercises, communication and care coordination.
• Assemble, clean and maintain therapy equipment and materials.
• Attend care plan meetings and provide input on patient plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Decision making

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• W2 Employee

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists 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
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• The ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment