Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Care
AdventHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: Tavares, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Nursing Support
Internal Number: 24032749
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
The community you’ll be caring for: Clermont and the surrounding areas
The role you’ll contribute:
Carries out various occupational therapy procedures under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Administers treatments as discussed in the plan of care involving application of physical agents, and manual techniques to improve and maintain function.Instructs, motivates, and assists the patient to perform various functional physical activities, activities in daily living, self- care activities, and exercises.
Measures and monitors effects of treatment at various stages and confers with occupational therapist to adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and outcome.
Assures that patient treatment outcome is directed towards development and restoration of functional skills and returning to or maintaining maximum potential.
Recommends and teaches the use of assistive devices and equipment to patients and families.
Instructs nurses, Home Health Aides, and family members to provide for continuous Occupational Therapy program.
Observes records and reports on patient progress, reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program with a minimum of an associate’s degree.
Minimum of one (1) year experience.
Must possess a valid Florida occupational therapy assistant certification
Currently licensed and registered in state of Florida
Certified in Basic Life Support
Must be fluent in the English language
Valid Florida driver’s license, safe driving record and reliable transportation
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.