Newport News, Virginia
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Overview
An Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff.
What you will do
Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment.
Cleans treatment areas and equipment.
Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
Provides patient education on interventions.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Required)
Experience
1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered:
Health & Wellness:
Medical Plan Options
Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
Wellness & fitness center discounts
Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
Riverside Health System services discount
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Healthy lifestyle incentives
Peace of Mind:
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Financial Support:
CEUs (MedBridge Education)
403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
Company Wide Bonus Program
Employee Help Fund
Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
Extended illness bank
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Area retail discounts
Community involvement opportunities
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