Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Dynamic Therapy

Recover-Care; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

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 support therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments. The OTA may assist in treatment planning, carry out routine functions, and document progress in compliance with state laws.

The role requires an associate degree in OTA, active state licensure, and strong communication skills to collaborate with the care team, patients, and families, including home program instruction.

Qualifications

• Must have OTA associate degree and active state licensure.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Experience working with SNF populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities; observe progress and record in client records.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved in care.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use; assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Assess daily living skills and assist with dressing and grooming.
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment for patient use.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts.
• Teach patients to manage emotions.
• Attend care plan meetings to review progress and update care plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel

Adaptive equipment

Education

OTA associate degree

State licensure

Professional standards knowledge

Tools

Adaptive equipment tools

Job description

Recover-Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments. The OTA may assist in treatment planning, carry out routine functions, and document progress in compliance with state laws.

The role requires an associate degree in OTA, active state licensure, and strong communication skills to collaborate with the care team, patients, and families, including home program instruction.