Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Are you a Occupational Therapist Assistant seeking an excellent career opportunity? We are currently seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our Avante Team!

Avante at Lake Worth, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of long-term care professionals.

This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

This is a skilled nursing facility, with an In-house therapy department.

At our company, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Occupational Therapist Assistant the following benefits :

• Competitive wages
• Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
• Great culture and work environment
• Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
• 401k (Matching)
• Daily Pay!
• Plus, more!

Description : Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Functions under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities Include :

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self care, homemaking, functional mobility and coordination.
• Assists in the evaluation of other areas as directed.
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and outlined in treatment plan in the areas of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination, cognitive / perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.
• Assists in the selection of Occupational Therapy techniques / media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques / media as indicated by resident performance and following consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Occupational Therapist.

• Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification for O.T.A.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• 0-3 years of long term care experience

Avante provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

In addition to federal requirements, Avante comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Avante expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status, or any other category protected by law.

Improper interference with the ability of Avante employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.