Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Geriatric Rehab

Summit Care LLC; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role includes assessing patients, delivering home programs, and documenting patient status with adherence to state guidelines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. You will participate in meetings, maintain therapy records, and help coordinate training and program development to improve residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License to practice in appropriate state(s).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Documents treatment provided including reasons for skilled intervention, observation, recording and reporting patient status and response to treatment.
• Participates in the maintenance of therapy records.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules, as per established guidelines.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements.
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate.
• Follows administrative policies and procedures, including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety.
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership & customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

OT License (state)

Job description

Summit Care LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role includes assessing patients, delivering home programs, and documenting patient status with adherence to state guidelines.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. You will participate in meetings, maintain therapy records, and help coordinate training and program development to improve residents' quality of life.