The Occupational Therapist Assistant will work in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, and will carry out an individualized program of occupational therapy including treatment, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Occupational Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. We provide OT services for both the adult and pediatric population. Ability to provide treatments for both adults and pediatric clients is a plus! Experience with feeding therapy intervention is also a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care following the established POC and provides direct patient intervention. Reviews patients functional needs and collaborates with Occupational Therapist for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote occupational therapy in the community.
Requirements:
- Associates Degree from an accredited OTA program
- Active NC license- in good standing
- Active BLS certification
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Disciplined and Self-motivated
- Professional
