Occupational Therapy Assistant Student (SOTA)
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*** FOR 2025 SPRING SEMESTER STUDENTS ONLY*** (Rotation START dates between January through April)If you are looking for fieldwork rotations after this time frame, we will be posting requisitions for the next semester at a later date. Thank you for supporting Powerback Rehab's Student ProgramPowerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone nd helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapy Assistant student implements Occupational therapy programs and provides Occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student will follow all Powerback Rehabilitation policy andprocedures outlined in the on-boarding and orientation process.2. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student attends and contributes to patient care, staffingconferences and other required meetings as a representative of Occupational therapy, underthe direction of the Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.3. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student is responsible for the effective and efficient deliveryof rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule,and timely documentation of services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.4. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student works with other members of therehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs andcapabilities of each patient with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.5. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student instructs patients, families and other caregivers inthe skills and techniques of the Occupational therapy treatment program under the supervisionof the Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.6. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.7. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.8. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student puts patient service first: ensures that patients andfamilies receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere whichrecognizes the individuals' needs and rights with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.9. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.10. Under the supervision of the Clinical Instructor, the Occupational Therapy Assistant Studentprovides individualized Occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutictechniques in such areas as, but not limited to:a. cognitive skillsb. muscle strengthc. coordinationd. endurancee. mobilityf. perceptual abilitiesg. sensory awarenessh. siting and standing tolerancei. balancej. activities of daily livingk. joint protectionl. work simplificationm. orientationn. physical agent modalities11. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student organizes and facilitates treatment groups inconsultation with the Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant.12. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student performs other related dues as required with thesupervision of the Clinical Instructor.SOTAJOB SKILLS:1. Good organizational and time management skills.2. Good verbal and written communication skills.