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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Pearland & Kingwood
  • Pearland, Texas
    30+ 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 plan
      established by the registered OT. Careful monitoring of patient status, progress toward goals and compliance with
      physicians orders. Responsible for teaching patients and their caregivers while preparing the patient and family for
      discharge 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 an
      Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing.
      (2) Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant education program
      accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE) of the
      American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or its successor organizations.
      (3) Is eligible to take or successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for
      Occupational Therapy Assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification
      in 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 the
      State in which practicing; or any qualifications defined by the State in which practicing, unless
      licensure does not apply; or
      (2) Must meet both of the following:
      (i) Completed certification requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
      established by a credentialing organization approved by the American Occupational Therapy
      Association.
      (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 Assistant
      established by a credentialing organization approved by the American Occupational Therapy
      Association; or
      (2) Completed the requirements to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant applicable in the
      State 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 proficiency
      examination 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 program
      that is accredited as substantially equivalent to Occupational Therapist assistant entry level
      education 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 Therapy
      Association; and
      (2) Successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapy
      Assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational
      Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

      2. Minimum of two years’ experience as an occupational therapy assistant.

      * Essential Job Function
      Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job
      functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
      1. Implement occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s plan of treatment. Treatment is
      developed 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 for
      improving 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 the
      OT and/or Clinical Manager. *
      5. Participate in instructing the client, family and other health team personnel in the exercise program
      developed 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 the
      Clinical 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 clients
      when needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care. *
      10. Develop, prepare and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and
      according 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 REQUIREMENTS
      The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an
      employee 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 reasonable
      accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
      • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
      employee 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 a
      personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
      • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
      employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of
      their position;
      • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
      employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
      • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
      employee 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
    Websitehttps://www.nursenextdoor.com/

    Skills

    • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
    • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Develop Methodologiesunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Occupational Healthunmatched
    • Occupational Therapyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Orthoticsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • United States Public Health Serviceunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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