Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-time)

Onyx Health Consulting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Health Consulting in Miami seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assess residents, match services to needs, and support treatment plans. You will meet with residents regularly, document progress, and coordinate with families and management.

The role requires hearing ability, strong communication skills, and adherence to Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening. Ongoing professional development and keeping current with literature are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have adequate hearing to assess residents' needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents and families.
• Contingent on Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' OT needs and match services to their needs.
• Meet residents regularly according to treatment program schedule and evaluate progress.
• Report progress to management and families and discuss outcomes.
• Repeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress.
• Maintain records and stay up-to-date with professional literature and seminars.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.

Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com