Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health

Ambercare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Referral program

Merit increases

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading home health care company in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their growing team. The role involves supporting clients in their residence, maintaining clinical records, and communicating with family and professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, experience, and a reliable mode of transportation. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture, prioritizing employee wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA.
• Current licensure as an occupational therapist assistant in the state.
• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel within local geographic area.
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clients’ status and care changes to family and staff.
• Perform therapy procedures as prescribed by the provider.
• Assist clients with mobility and positioning.
• Observe clients for signs of distress.
• Maintain accurate clinical records regarding clients’ progress.
• Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Reliability

Physical assistance

Clinical record maintenance

Education

Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant by AOTA

Current licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Fe, NM.

We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do

• Communicates clients’ status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
• Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
• Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
• Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’

Qualifications

• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current licensure as a occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
• Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Text 8837 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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