Occupational Therapy Services Assistant

3 days ago

Bay City, Texas, United States Amergis Full time
Job Description

Under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services, including treatment, implementation, and documentation, to students in the school setting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide interventions to impact students' functional abilities, such as muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, and written and verbal communication skills, as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Understand the role of therapy in the context of students' age, total needs perspective, and ability.
  • Participate in ongoing assessments of students' school environments for equipment needs and reduction of barriers or safety risks.
  • Teach new skills or retrain students in daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury.
  • Consistently report to the Occupational Therapist regarding student progress and status to promote modification of treatment programs and any adverse outcomes.
  • Maintain timely, legible, and efficient student documentation.
  • Note that documentation remains concise, pertinent, and meets district and practice documentation standards.
  • Instruct students in the use of various types of adaptive equipment and/or splints to improve function.
  • Ensure equipment is in good working order.
  • May utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
  • Identify student needs for other supportive services and notify the Occupational Therapist.
  • Report students' reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician and Occupational Therapist.
  • Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on progress toward goals and responses to treatment.
  • Participate in case conferences, meetings, and in-service education.
  • Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Requirements:
  • Current certification or licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
  • One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
  • Pediatric experience preferred.
  • Compliance with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Current CPR if applicable.
  • TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable.
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
  • Meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals, including supervisors, co-workers, and clients, via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
Benefits:

At Amergis, we believe that our employees are the backbone of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Awards and recognition programs.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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