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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our healthcare team. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to help children with developmental, emotional, and physical disabilities improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Your duties will include helping children to develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. You will also be responsible for implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and communicating with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care for our patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to help children improve their lives, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist in the implementation of treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Help children develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
- Document patient progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Assist in the evaluation of patient needs and goals.
- Provide patient and family education on therapy techniques and goals.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
- Adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal regulations.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating appointments.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient rights.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy techniques and equipment.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Physical stamina to perform job duties.
- CPR certification.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Have you ever worked with children before?
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to adapt your approach to meet a patient's needs?
- How do you maintain patient confidentiality?
- What techniques do you use to engage children in therapy?