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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Pearland & Kingwood
  • Pearland, Texas
  • $55–$60 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
2 days ago

Job Description

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement OpportunitiesRegistered Occupational Therapist. Care includes providing direct patient care according to the treatment planestablished by the registered OT. Careful monitoring of patient status, progress toward goals and compliance withphysicians orders. Responsible for teaching patients and their caregivers while preparing the patient and family fordischarge as appropriate.Qualifications/Educational Requirements:1. A person who—(a) Meets all of the following:(1) Is licensed, unless licensure does not apply, or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as anOccupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing.(2) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant education programaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE) of theAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or its successor organizations.(3) Is eligible to take or successfully completed the entry-level certification examination forOccupational Therapy Assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certificationin Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).(b) On or before December 31, 2009—(1) Is licensed or otherwise regulated as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, if applicable, by theState in which practicing; or any qualifications defined by the State in which practicing, unlesslicensure does not apply; or(2) Must meet both of the following:(i) Completed certification requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistantestablished by a credentialing organization approved by the American Occupational TherapyAssociation.(ii) After January 1, 2010, meets the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section.(c) After December 31, 1977 and on or before December 31, 2007—(1) Completed certification requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistantestablished by a credentialing organization approved by the American Occupational TherapyAssociation; or(2) Completed the requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant applicable in theState in which practicing.(d) On or before December 31, 1977—(1) Had 2 years of appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant; and(2) Had achieved a satisfactory grade on an Occupational Therapy Assistant proficiencyexamination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.(e) If educated outside the United States, on or after January 1, 2008—(1) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant education programthat is accredited as substantially equivalent to Occupational Therapist assistant entry leveleducation in the United States by—(i) The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).(ii) Its successor organizations.(iii) The World Federation of Occupational Therapists.(iv) By a credentialing body approved by the American Occupational TherapyAssociation; and(2) Successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational TherapyAssistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in OccupationalTherapy, Inc. (NBCOT).2. Minimum of two years’ experience as an occupational therapy assistant.* Essential Job FunctionResponsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential jobfunctions with or without reasonable accommodations.1. Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment. Treatment isdeveloped by the OT, signed by the physician, and planned, delegated and supervised by the OT. *2. Implement use of orthotics designed by the OT as indicated by the client’s condition and needs. *3. Treat the client through use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self care activities forimproving function under the direction of the OT. *4. Observe, record and report the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to theOT and/or Clinical Manager. *5. Participate in instructing the client, family and other health team personnel in the exercise programdeveloped by the OT for strengthening and controlling the client’s upper extremities. *6. Cooperate with OT and appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by theClinical Manager. *7. Demonstrate and teach alternate techniques developed by the OT to complete activities of daily living,proper transfer and positioning. *8. Assist the OT in ordering and/or fabricating adaptive/assistive devices and equipment. *9. Attend client care conferences. Initiate client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clientswhen needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care. *10. Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness andaccording to policies. Submit accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies.*11. Keep abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge.12. Participate in in-service programs. *WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by anemployee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.Physical Elements
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonableaccommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable theemployee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
  • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate apersonal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable theemployee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties oftheir position;
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable theemployee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable theemployee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
Compensation: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationPearland, Texas
Salary$55–$60 Per Hour

Skills

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