Student-Occupational Therapist
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Fort Washington
Posted on: April 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Student-Occupational Therapist at Powerback Rehabilitation
summary: The Student-Occupational Therapist at Powerback Rehab
supports occupational therapy programs under the supervision of
licensed professionals, focusing on enhancing the independence and
functioning of patients. This role involves implementing treatment
plans, conducting therapy sessions, and maintaining documentation
while working collaboratively with the rehabilitation team.
Students receive dedicated mentorship and are part of a
mission-driven organization aimed at improving the lives of older
adults and children through essential therapy services. Overview:
***FOR 2025 FALL SEMESTER STUDENTS ONLY*** (Rotation START dates
between September through December). Please check back if you need
a rotation for a different semester.Thank you for supporting
Powerback Rehabs Student ProgramAt Powerback, we're on a mission to
improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and
respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive
while providing essential therapy for children at home and in
school.With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans
skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living
facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to
deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed
most.Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a
lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful
difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and
wellness, Powerback is the place for you.Why Powerback?
1. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student will follow all
Powerback Rehabilitation policy and
procedures outlined in the on-boarding and orientation process.
2. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing
conferences and other required meetings as a representative of
Occupational therapy, under
the direction of the Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational
Therapy Assistant.
3. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student is responsible for
the effective and efficient delivery
of 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 the
rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent
with the needs and
capabilities of each patient with the supervision of the Clinical
Instructor.
5. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student instructs patients,
families and other caregivers in
the skills and techniques of the Occupational therapy treatment
program under the supervision
of 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 and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which
recognizes 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 Student
provides individualized Occupational therapy interventions
including application of therapeutic
techniques in such areas as, but not limited to:
a. cognitive skills
b. muscle strength
c. coordination
d. endurance
e. mobility
f. perceptual abilities
g. sensory awareness
h. siting and standing tolerance
i. balance
j. activities of daily living
k. joint protection
l. work simplification
m. orientation
n. physical agent modalities
11. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student organizes and
facilitates treatment groups in
consultation with the Occupational Therapist and/or Occupational
Therapy Assistant.
12. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student performs other
related dues as required with the
supervision of the Clinical Instructor. Qualifications: 1. Good
organizational and time management skills.
2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Keywords: occupational therapy, rehabilitation, patient care,
healthcare, therapy programs, clinical mentorship, health services,
physical therapy, patient independence, treatment plansRequired
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Richmond , Student-Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Fort Washington, Virginia
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