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Occupational Therapy Assistant – Full Time
Wedgwood Christian Services. Work with residential adolescent clients receiving occupational therapy services to maximize functional independence in activities of daily living .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing occupational therapy services to adolescents, focusing on maximizing functional independence through tailored therapeutic activities and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in assessment, goal setting, and implementing at-home therapeutic programs while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Occupational TherapyTherapeutic Activities PlanningClient Assessment and EvaluationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationNBCOT Certification
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Hard Skills
Independent Living Skills TrainingCoping Skills DevelopmentFine Motor Skills EnhancementGross Motor Skills EnhancementTherapeutic Use of SelfQuality Assurance ComplianceClient Progress MonitoringDischarge RecommendationsSensory Tools ProvisionVisual Aids Utilization
Soft Skills
Building RapportEffective CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityEmpathy
Certifications & Qualifications
Occupational Therapy Assistant LicenseNBCOT Certification
Industry Keywords
Residential TreatmentAdolescent TherapyInterdisciplinary TeamTherapeutic ProgramsClinical Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with residential adolescent clients receiving occupational therapy services to maximize functional independence in activities of daily living
- Plan weekly 1:1 sessions focused on independent living skills, coping skills, and fine/gross motor skills
- Adapt therapeutic use of self and presence to facilitate engagement in therapy routines and activities
- Collaborate with clinicians and direct care staff to identify potential occupational therapy needs and direct referrals
- Communicate with the OT team regarding assessment findings, evaluation findings, and therapeutic goals
- Review client progress and identify further needs
- Plan, grade, and implement therapeutic activities based on each client’s goals, demographics, behaviors, and circumstances
- Provide sensory tools, visual aids, and other resources to support functional independence
- Provide and monitor at-home/unit-based therapeutic programs
- Include direct care staff, clinicians, and/or family in therapeutic activities and programs
- Provide discharge recommendations, resources, and referrals
- Maintain timely Quality Assurance compliance
- Build rapport with clients through therapeutic use of self
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associates degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
- Minimum of 1-3 years of working experience in Occupational Therapy
- Professional license from the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) required
- Subscription of the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goals, purposes, and objectives of the agency
- Clinical experience working with adolescents and/or families preferred
- Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team in a residential treatment setting preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical Plans with great coverage options
- Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental and Vision plans
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive paid time off
- Direct deposit
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
- Paid Holidays
- Variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
- No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
- Full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center available to staff at no cost
- Walking trail around the campus
- Application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities through community partnerships