Powerback Occupational Therapy Assistant

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members
• Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members
• Generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads
• Free CEUs through Medbridge
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance
• Exclusive discounts on various insurances, childcare, eldercare, etc.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program
• Clinicians in Action professional development program

Responsibilities:

1. Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population.
2. Implement occupational therapy programs and provide occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
3. Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy.
4. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
5. Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Instruct patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
7. Maintain appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
8. Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
9. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
10. Implement a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
11. Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to: cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities, low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, community integration and reintegration.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Posted salary range USD $27.00 - USD $43.00 /Hr.

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