Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Recover-Care Healthcare; Minneapolis (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support patient care and therapy programs. This full-time role entails working closely with occupational therapists, selecting therapy activities, and documenting patient progress. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree and state licensure. Opportunities for professional development and a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance will be provided.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Knowledge in caring for SNF population.

Responsibilities

• Help occupational therapists provide treatments and procedures.
• Select therapy activities based on patient needs.
• Document patient progress and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy program

Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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