Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan that has been prepared by the Occupational Therapist and is supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
Pay is $48 per visit
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
- Advises and consults with family to potential for achievement of optimum potential of client.
- Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
- Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self- care and creative activities that are directed towards improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
- Instructs client in care and use of wheelchair, braces, splints and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- As directed assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.