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Occupational Therapy Assistant – $35/hour
Maricopa, AZ

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Shifts are 8 hours from 8am to 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Help residents develop and improve skills related to dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, transfers, and other daily activities.
• Monitor residents’ progress and communicate changes in condition or functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide instruction to residents and families regarding therapeutic activities, safety techniques, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs as directed.
• Assist with the recommendation and use of adaptive equipment and techniques to promote residents’ independence and quality of life.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and participate in interdisciplinary care and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, facility policies, safety requirements, and infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTA examination.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong communication, documentation, patient care, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

For more information, contact Shawn at 602-788-5890 ext. 123 or email at shawn@apnusa.com.