Occupational Therapy Assistant
About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. A recruitment & relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, plans, coordinates, and administers diverse occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members, as well as other beneficiaries.
Actively involved in the preparation of progressive treatment plans, utilizing the full range of occupational therapy modalities and the application of extensive judgment, observation, and treatment skills.
Completes required data collection for workload management and analysis and research studies as directed.
Uses problem-solving skills to make recommendations for the use of various occupational therapy modalities as prescribed.
Ensures designated treatment plan maximizes results in promotion of healing and pain relief while ultimately improving the patient’s functional independence.
Instructs and reviews all home program precautions and contraindications with patients and family members on use of physical modalities and/or adaptive equipment needs for home environment.
Provides instruction to patients in a variety of exercise programs, functional activity, and activities of daily living to optimize independent living skills.
Shares technical expertise with other therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and other interdisciplinary team members.