Certified OT Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

Apploi; Marysville (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

Apploi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing occupational therapy services. The role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and directing home programs for patients.

You will collaborate with health care teams, assess daily living skills, and help clients function independently. Association with state licensure and adherence to standards are required for practice within our care settings.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Adaptive equipment use

Professional communication

Education

OTA licensure

Accredited OTA program

Regulatory standards

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing occupational therapy services. The role involves developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and directing home programs for patients.

You will collaborate with health care teams, assess daily living skills, and help clients function independently. Association with state licensure and adherence to standards are required for practice within our care settings.