Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ambercare

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare is dedicated to your personal and professional growth through management training and employee appreciation. We also give back to the community by helping homebound persons remain in their homes by providing short-term financial assistance and locating community services. Come work for a top-rated Healthcare agency where your future is our top priority.

    We offer:

    • Great culture and team atmosphere
    • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
    • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
    • Generous time off accruals
    • Paid holidays
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Merit Increases
    • Employee Discount Programs
    • Work/life balance

    What Youll Do:

    • Communicates clients status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionals
    • Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
    • Perform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapist
    • Assist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bed
    • Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independence
    • Observe client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordingly
    • Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients

    Qualifications:

    • Certified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy Association
    • Current licensure as a occupational therapist assistant in the state of practice
    • 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
    • Must be willing to travel within local geographic area
    • Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
    • Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

    Text 4875 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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  • Job Benefit(s)

    Paid Holidays Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement