Per Diem OT Assistant: Restore Function & Teach Caregivers

Jewish Home Family; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Home Family is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement the plan of care created by the Occupational Therapist. You will work under supervision to plan, implement, and adjust restorative programs, and support patients and families in using adaptive equipment and home programs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited therapy program and a current New Jersey OTA license, with duties including documenting progress, reporting status at meetings, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant New Jersey state license.

Responsibilities

• Implements the plan of care as established by the Occupational Therapist in a professional manner.
• Instructs patients and families in basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assists in implementing treatment plans and reporting progress.
• Documents patient status and discharge recommendations with accuracy.
• Provides training to families and caregivers.
• Screens residents quarterly to identify declines and determine need for intervention.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff to ensure safe continuation of Restorative Programs.

Education

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Job description

Jewish Home Family is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement the plan of care created by the Occupational Therapist. You will work under supervision to plan, implement, and adjust restorative programs, and support patients and families in using adaptive equipment and home programs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited therapy program and a current New Jersey OTA license, with duties including documenting progress, reporting status at meetings, and coordinating