Occupational Therapy Assistant - Hand Therapy

Description

Live your life in full motion!

Join our Team to put the FUN in functionality!!

We are the leaders in the orthopedic community of East Central Florida, The Orthopedic Clinic has served our community since 1961. We get our patients back to the life they love with high quality, individualized orthopedic care. The Orthopedic Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic and driven candidate that has previous outpatient occupational therapy experience to join our dynamic team as a Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will work directly with our patients on restoring their functionality and alleviating their pain. Our Occupational Therapy Assistants will focus on administering medically prescribed therapy as outlined by treatment plan coordinated with our Physicians and Occupational Therapist. This role requires experience with hands on patient care in an outpatient setting, exemplary customer service skills and a passion for quality healthcare.

We believe every patient should receive the best possible care, our practice offers an array of services specializing in general orthopedics, spine care, sports reconstruction, adult reconstruction and non-surgical treatments. We currently have eleven Orthopedic Surgeons, one Interventional Pain Management Physician, Mid-Level Providers, and a Physical Therapy team who serve patients at four locations within Volusia and Flagler counties.

What the Occupational Therapy Assistant will do:

• Provide occupational therapy intervention based on an established treatment plan as directed by an occupational therapist
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices within the scope of professional limitations
• Progress patients skillfully and safely through the levels of treatment within the maximum capabilities of the patient
• Consult with supervising Occupational Therapist regarding progress and changes in the patient’s condition
• Document all treatment and other pertinent patient interactions in accordance with CORA policies
• Provide relevant education to the patient and family regarding home program and activities
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, family and other members of the rehabilitation team
• Use tools and equipment safely and effectively

Requirements

Experience and Abilities:

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant Florida license
• Previous customer service experience, preferably in medical/healthcare setting
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products, EPM and EHR software applications, preferably Athena
• Valid Driver’s License / Clean driving record / Proof of auto insurance

The Orthopedic Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. The Orthopedic Clinic is a drug free workplace all applicants under consideration for employment will be drug screened and background checked as part of the hiring process.