Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sevita, Hammond, LA, United States
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Compensation and Schedule
PRN
$35 - 40 per hour
Monday‑Friday shifts
Get paid bi-weekly or after each shift
Summary
Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
Essential Job Functions
Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of heating modalities and techniques.
Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None required.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
Two years’ experience in neuro‑rehabilitation preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Licensed as COTA/L in State
Other Skills and Abilities
N/A
Other Requirements
Travel as needed
Physical Requirements
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Compensation and Schedule
PRN
$35 - 40 per hour
Monday‑Friday shifts
Get paid bi-weekly or after each shift
Summary
Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
Essential Job Functions
Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of heating modalities and techniques.
Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None required.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
Two years’ experience in neuro‑rehabilitation preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Licensed as COTA/L in State
Other Skills and Abilities
N/A
Other Requirements
Travel as needed
Physical Requirements
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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