Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Snyder, TX seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Long Term Care. Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, with 2 years LTC experience preferred.

You will execute specialized therapy plans, guide patients through exercises, teach ADLs with adaptive tools, and document progress for the supervising OT. May assist with admin tasks and prepare treatment areas.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a Long Term Care setting.
• Experience executing therapy plans under supervision.
• Ability to instruct patients and families on use of adaptive tools.

Responsibilities

• Executes therapy plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Guides patients through therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills and coordination.
• Teaches patients how to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) using adaptive techniques.
• Instructs patients and families on the use of tools such as reachers, mobility aids, or modified utensils.
• Records detailed notes on patient progress and reports findings to the supervising OT.
• Prepares treatment areas and cleans equipment.
• May handle administrative duties.

Skills

Long Term Care experience

Tools

ADL assistive devices

Reachers

Mobility aids

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 2 years of experience in a Long Term Care setting

License: Texas or compact license

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: None specified

Description:Executes specialized therapy plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.Guides patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills and coordination.Teaches patients how to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating using adaptive techniques.Instructs patients and families on the use of special tools such as reachers, mobility aids, or modified kitchen utensils.Records detailed notes on patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns.Reports findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed.Provides emotional encouragement to patients and trains caregivers on how to assist with home programs.Prepares treatment areas and cleans equipment.May handle administrative duties.