Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs at Odyssey - 77 jobs

Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Reports to: Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager The Physical Therapist Assistant implements physical therapy programs and provides physical therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist Essential Functions: Implements customer's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Physical Therapist. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including modalities and exercises. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Physical Therapist; Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer. Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated. Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state of practice. He/she must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines. Must possess good organizational and time management skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Our Client is currently seeking Occupational Therapist for positions in Modesto, California for a 5x8 Days, 09:00:00-17:00:00, 8.00-5 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in California. This is a Occupational Therapist position in the . Requirements • Current Resume • Certification as required by state • 2 current clinical references • Competitive pay rates • Health/Dental Benefit package • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Our Client is currently seeking Occupational Therapist for positions in Merced, California for a 5x8 Days, 09:00:00-17:00:00, 8.00-5 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in California. This is a Occupational Therapist position in the . Requirements • Current Resume • Certification as required by state • 2 current clinical references • Competitive pay rates • Health/Dental Benefit package • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

JOB DESCRIPTION: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT RESPONSIBLE TO: SUPERVISING NURSE QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Texas, graduate of an Occupational Therapy School Approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association or its equivalent. One (1) year of experience in occupational therapy care setting that requires complete occupational therapy assessments or demonstrated ability or same area is preferred. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS 1. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day. 2. Able to lift up to 50-100 pounds. 3. Able to write up to 3 hours per day. 4. Able to work in a stressful environment 5. Able to drive 60 miles per day. 6. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public. GENERAL CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE: Possess a high degree of integrity and motivation toward professional growth. Maintain neat, clean and orderly appearance. Conducts self in a professional manner. Demonstrate ability to direct, supervise, evaluate and provide therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the physician and direct professional and administrative personnel and deal tactfully with the community. Remains reliable, responsible and accessible to the patients, families and personnel. Presents a positive image of the Agency to the public. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Helps occupational therapy patients by providing rehabilitative services, under the direction of occupational therapists, to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. DUTIES: Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment. Helps patients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence, Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles; monitoring activities to make sure they are performed correctly; providing encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording client's progress for use by the occupational therapist. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients to help restore function, reduce pain, prevent lasting disability, and improve patients ability to move.

Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients to help restore function, reduce pain, prevent lasting disability, and improve patients ability to move.

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Job Description: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Reports to: Occupational Therapist/Clinical Manager The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist. Essential Functions: Implements customer's individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist; Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises; Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist; Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist; Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer; Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated; Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary; Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. He/she must be eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, per state guidelines. He/she must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines. Must possess good organizational and time management skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Our Client is currently seeking Occupational Therapist for positions in San Andreas, California for a 5x8 Days, 09:00:00-17:00:00, 8.00-5 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in California. This is a Occupational Therapist position in the . Requirements • Current Resume • Certification as required by state • 2 current clinical references • Competitive pay rates • Health/Dental Benefit package • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!