Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Recover-Care; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist licensed therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and developing patient care plans in a skilled nursing facility setting. The role supports routine therapeutic activities, documentation, and progress tracking.

The incumbent will help with home programs, adaptive equipment usage, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team to promote patient independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SNF patient needs and care.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving abilities to perform duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed for the role.
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and monitor progress.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assist with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Assess daily living skills and assist with dressing and grooming.
• Maintain and clean therapy equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques and activities.
• Attend care plan meetings to review progress and update plans.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Adaptive equipment use

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited OT program

Current state OT licensure

Proficiency with standards

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• 401K(Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.

• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.

• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.

• Assesses daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients. Aids patients in dressing and grooming.

• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.

• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.

• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.

• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members

• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy program

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.

• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.