(Archived) Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Anchorage, Alaska.

The job is a civilian position within the military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday day work schedule
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Overview:

• Provide full spectrum of occupational rehabilitative services under the plan of care of a credentialed provider.
• Use assessment tools, intervention techniques and treatment modalities under the plan of care of a credentialed provider.
• Use complex/multi-step instructions with patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals and adapt those instructions according to the learning styles of the trainees or individuals receiving the instructions.
• Identify, recommend and fabricate, as needed, complex adaptive and assistive devices, durable medical equipment and complex dynamic splinting, after consultation with the occupational therapist.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Qualifications:

• BLS by American Heart Association
• Associates Degree for Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Graduate from a college or university accredited at the time of graduation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Certification: National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• One year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant after graduation.
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant.

Position contingent on contract award with a Spring 2019 start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!