Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Home Health

Job overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health, onsite, Pecos, NM. Compensation is not specified. Ambercare – an Addus family company is a large home health care company in New Mexico. This role involves performing occupational therapy procedures as prescribed by a provider in the client's place of residence, assisting clients with daily living activities, and maintaining accurate clinical records.

What you'll do

• Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist.
• Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed.
• Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence.
• Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly.
• Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients’.

What we're looking for

Education

Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association

Experience

1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)

Skills & competencies

occupational therapy assistant

home health

full-time

pecos nm

ambercare

addus homecare

medical

dental

vision

401(k)

pto

mileage reimbursement

tuition reimbursement

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Merit Increases, Employee Discount Programs

About the employer

Ambercare – an Addus family company is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.