Occupational Therapist Assistant

US-OR-PORTLAND

BrightSpring Health Services

Req #: 160974
Type: PRN
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BrightSpring Health Services

				Overview:

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today! 

Responsibilities:

* Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency
* Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community
* Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity
* Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
* Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
* Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification
* Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques
* Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions
* Current CPR certification
* Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
			
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