Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) University Place

Occupational Therapy AssistantAn Occupational Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist in conducting therapy treatments to improve patients' mobility and physical health. Their main duties include helping patients perform exercises or treatment plans, recording a patient's health progress and collecting patients' medical history or other personal information. Occupational Therapy Assistants are responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including:Monitoring a patient's progress to make sure that they're successfully completing treatmentEncouraging the patient during their recovery processHelping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problemsHelping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforceTeaching patients with disabilities to become more independentUpdating patient records for the Occupational TherapistKeeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good orderTeaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients' treatment programSubmission Requirements:2 years of OTA experience - PreferredLTC or Rehab experience - RequiredMO State License - RequiredCertification Requirements:BLSState License Requirements:WashingtonAbout the Facility:8 HR NBO Agility Health and Rehabilitation is a 120 bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility with spacious therapy spaces. Delivering the utmost quality and care across all of our service. With a team of dedicated professionals, we skillfully provide compassionate rehabilitation care. When it comes to care in Washington, we stand out!