Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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$30.00 / hr – $35.00 / hr

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds.
• Standing frequently.
• Walking frequently.
• Bending frequently.
• Overhead reach infrequently.
• Squatting occasionally.
• Kneeling occasionally.
• Standing rotation occasionally.
• Gripping frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Stair climbing occasionally.
• Average workday up to 8 hours.
• Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behaviors.

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Responsible to and reports to the supervising Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy/Rehab.

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients by assisting in assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Identifies indications for evaluations of residents at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process in self‑care, homemaking, functional mobility, coordination and other areas as directed.
• Assists in identifying target list, short‑term and long‑term goals and treatment plan.
• Conducts individual treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and outlined in treatment plan; includes activities of daily living, functional mobility, range of motion, strength, coordination, cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.
• Assists with selection of occupational therapy techniques/media, adapts them based on resident performance, and consults with the Occupational Therapist before major modifications.
• Monitors patient response to intervention and consults with the Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules with the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
• Adheres to department and patient schedule, maintains appropriate care ratios, and keeps a safe and clean work area.
• Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or equipment; trains residents, families, and staff in their use.
• Participates in patient, family, and staff education.
• Coordinates with team members to deliver the total rehabilitation program.
• Follows Northwoods Rehab procedures for documentation, standards of practice, infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in planning, implementing and following up on patient therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members and community personnel.
• Reports to work on time and schedules efficiently for patient treatments.

• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to confidentiality standards of the resident and organization.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments.
• Maintains passwords for the required software and keeps them secure.
• Performs any other duties as assigned to effectively discharge responsibilities.

Entry level

Full‑time

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