Physical Therapy Employment

In accordance with  physicians orders and under the supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapist,  the Certified Occupational  Therapist Assistant provides care based on physical and occupational therapy evaluation/assessment that is appropriate for patient's needs and medical condition.  This includes:

• Performs basic assessments of patient condition at pre-admission, admission and ongoing through the course of treatment. 
• Participates with the patient, family and rehabilitation team in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary treatment plan. 
• Provides instruction, guidance and treatment to patients with functional limitations in order to improve the quality of life. 
•  Performs prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment and services including daily living skills and functional mobility. 
• Uses orthotic and adaptive equipment and devices as needed.
• Evaluates and documents, using computerized documentation system,  the patient's response to occupational therapy intervention in relation to the stated goals on the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Performs duties with full understanding of  related age specific factors.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

In accordance with  physicians orders and under the supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapist,  the Certified Occupational  Therapist Assistant provides care based on physical and occupational therapy evaluation/assessment that is appropriate for patient's needs and medical condition.  This includes:

• Performs basic assessments of patient condition at pre-admission, admission and ongoing through the course of treatment. 
• Participates with the patient, family and rehabilitation team in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary treatment plan. 
• Provides instruction, guidance and treatment to patients with functional limitations in order to improve the quality of life. 
•  Performs prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment and services including daily living skills and functional mobility. 
• Uses orthotic and adaptive equipment and devices as needed.
• Evaluates and documents, using computerized documentation system,  the patient's response to occupational therapy intervention in relation to the stated goals on the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Performs duties with full understanding of  related age specific factors.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.