Occupational Therapy Assistant - Merakey

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team at our Small Hands Big Hearts, a Merakey Company, in Ft. Worth, TX.



Earn $12.50 per unit.



BENEFITS
Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay and much more!



To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 91894



ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.



Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.



A registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patient's service disorder. Plans coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient wellbeing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.


* Administers the therapy treatment plan as developed by the Therapist Supervisor.
* Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
* Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
* Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
* Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled