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Amergis Occupational Therapy Assistant -Outpatient Clinic in Standish, Maine
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation. The clinic individuals with brain injury living in the community who need services. The clinic offers occupational, speech, recreational therapy and cognitive retraining to participants. The clinic is equipped to serve participants supported by the Brain Injury Waiver in Maine and empowers participants to fully integrate back into the community. Program participants may also be funded by Mainecare, workers compensation, and private pay.
Local Pay Rate: $35/Hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administer occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
+ + Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments; document therapy sessions.
Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, utilizing general therapy principles with program participants.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of healing modalities and techniques.
Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instruct program participants 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; participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confer with department regarding status and future needs; request supplies as needed.
Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicate with staff, and adjust schedules as needed for flexibility.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in O.T.
Two years of experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.
Licensed as COTA/L in state.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature. :
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Brain Injury Specialist or Qualified Brain Injury Support Professional
CPR/First Aid
CPI (crisis prevention)
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.