Sevita

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Sevita  •  $70k - $80k/yr  •  Hammond, LA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

PRN
$35.00 - 40.00 hour
Monday-Friday shifts
Get paid bi-weekly or after each shift!

Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
• Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required
Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
• Two years’ experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.
Other Skills and Abilities:
• N/A
Other Requirements:
• Travel as needed
Physical Requirements:
• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Sevita

Homes and communities are where people thrive. We’ve held this belief since our founding in 1967 and have worked to make it reality for the thousands of individuals we serve. We continue that work today and are using innovation, technology, and collaboration across our organization to do more for more people.

Sevita is the leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, with 40,000 employees proudly serving over 50,000 individuals. We believe that people can grow, learn, and be as independent as possible in the homes and communities where they live.

We serve adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with complex care needs, people recovering from brain injury, seniors in need of everyday support, children in foster care, adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, and other individuals who may require care across a lifetime.

Our goal is to enable these individuals to be as independent as possible and to live and thrive in their communities. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years, and it’s what we continue to do today.

For us, it’s a calling. Because when you have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, you take it. Our team has a passion for helping others grow, learn, and live their best life.

We meet people where they are and help them reach their full potential. At Sevita, it’s not just a job. It’s about seeing others for who they are, and understanding and meeting their needs and preferences.

An individual’s health and wellness goes beyond simply physical health – it’s behavioral supports and looking at social determinants of health, too. And we are right there, supporting the whole person, because every person has the right to live well.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Edina, Minnesota
Year Founded
Unknown
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