Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health Care - 40 Hours - Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist:

• The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) assists and monitors patients' rehabilitative activities and exercises as outlined in the treatment plan developed in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's Degree acquired from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure. Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and then annually thereafter in accordance with the department's annual certification schedule (this may mean successful passage twice during their first employment year).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Home Health Care
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable