Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, KS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work with inpatients, outpatients, home health, nursing homes, and school populations, delivering exercises and demonstrations as part of comprehensive care.

Candidates should be graduates of OTA programs, eligible for Kansas licensure, CPR certified, and able to collaborate with an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Experience as a COTA or in health field preferred.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Registration: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• American Heart CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment as ordered in a safe, timely manner.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and adapts equipment as needed.
• Communicates with physicians and staff regarding patient progress and plan.
• Documents treatment concisely in patient records.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapeutic procedures for discharge.
• Assists in the referral process when additional services are required.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains professional growth through seminars and affiliations.
• Demonstrates teamwork and positive attitude.
• Works harmoniously with coworkers and other staff.
• Adapts to changes in the department.

Skills

Experience as COTA

Education

OTA program graduate

Kansas licensure eligibility

CPR certified

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Seneca, KS, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1045

JOB TITLE:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Department

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Occupational Therapist

Responsible for: No One

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital departments,

Medical Staff and the public.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instructions and demonstrations for inpatients, outpatients, home health patients, nursing home residents, and school kids.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Experience as a COTA or in the health field preferred, but not necessary.

Education: Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant program .

Req. Cert./ Certified in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure with

Registration: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

American Heart CPR certified.

JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. 1. Provides treatment as ordered in a safe, timely manner in accordance with the standards of practice for Occupational Therapy.
2. 2. Maintains equipment in proper working order and adapts the equipment to meet the needs of the patient.
3. 3. Communicates with Physicians, other department staff, patients, and family members regarding patient progress, problems and plan.
4. 4. Documents the treatment in concise format in accordance with Standards of practice.
5. 5. Instructs the patient, family members, or other caregivers in therapeutic procedures and/or exercises to be continued upon discharge.
6. 6. Assists in the referral process when additional services are required.
7. 7. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
8. 8. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field.
9. 9. Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting
10. 10. Creates a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
11. 11. Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department's staff.
12. 12. Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change.
13. 13. Displays self-respect and pride in the institution.
14. 14. Maintains and promotes a positive attitude.