? 15h Left! Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: Under the supervision of a
Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers
prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home
instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills,
functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general
musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes
orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as
required. Administers and may interpret basic evaluations.
Documents patient status and reports changes. Responsibilities: The
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the
department manager and/or his/her designee with clinical
supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist.
Responsible for utilization and supervision of volunteers,
students, and support staff relating to the provision of
occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is
responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders,
provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential
information, professional communication, economic use of
time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy
environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of
occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified
occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the
equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write
and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must
demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of
performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as
requested. Requirements: Education: - Graduate of a school of
occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of
Occupational Therapists. Experience: - New graduates are accepted
for this position although experience is preferred. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications: - License by the Executive
Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
required prior to employment. - CPR (American Heart Association)
Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more
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