Occupational Therapist Assistant OTA

Company: Retama Manor Nursing Center/Harlingen
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist Assistant DescriptionSummary testTest An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed test occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
• Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Occupational Therapist Assistant RequirementsQualifications
  • Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program.
  • Licensed COTA if required by state law.Physical Demands & Environment
    
    Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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