Occupational Therapist Assistant
US-NM-Socorro
Careers (External)
Req #: 48245
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Summary: Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho- social, and developmental disorders. Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days Responsibilities: Responsibilities: *Implements treatment programs for improvement of physical, psycho-social, or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living. *May modify treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist. *Arranges for provision of adaptive equipment an/or splints to increase patient independence in activities of daily living. *Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others. *Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner. *Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care. *Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. *Participates in educational programs and in-services and other meetings as required. *Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and required. *Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Other information: Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Occupational Therapist Assistant License required. Less than one year experience in Occupational Therapy. Education: Essential: * Associate Degree Credentials: Essential: * Occupational Therapist Asst
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