Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in Alna, ME

• Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.  Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
• Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs.  Request supplies as needed.
• Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
• Two years experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.
• Heavy work.  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and as-needed schedules available
• Paid Time Off and Health benefits to employees working a minimum of 30 hours/week
• Paid training and holiday pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
• Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
• Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities 

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

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