Detailed Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Description Template

Introduction:

We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with licensed Occupational Therapists to formulate and implement patients' treatment plans.
• Deliver hands-on therapy sessions to patients, engaging them in exercises and activities designed to enhance daily living skills.
• Monitor patients' progress and update treatment plans when necessary.
• Work closely with various healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain a tidy and organized therapy environment, ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.

Job Brief:

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. You will work closely with our licensed Occupational Therapists to provide hands-on therapy and support to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with patients to create and implement treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
• Provide practical therapy to patients through exercises and activities to enhance their day-to-day living skills.
• Monitor patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans when required.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, ensuring coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on maintaining therapy exercises and activities outside of therapy sessions.
• Maintain precise and current patient records and treatment plans.

Requirements and Skills:

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
• Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of therapy equipment and techniques
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed

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Review and Approval:

This job description has been reviewed and approved by our HR department.