Certified OTA: Rehab Support & Patient Progress

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the licensed OT in implementing treatment plans for residents in our facility.

The OTA will conduct screens, assist with exercises, monitor progress, document outcomes, and help with scheduling, family training, and compliance with privacy and documentation standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to state practice acts and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an AOTA-accredited program.
• Licensed COTA if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens per state practice act.
• Assists residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises.
• Monitors activities to ensure correct performance and provide encouragement.
• Records residents' progress for the supervising OT.
• May help schedule appointments, answer phones, restock supplies, and complete insurance forms.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families.
• Completes required forms in accordance with policy and state/federal regulations.

Education

Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program

Licensed COTA if required by state law

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the licensed OT in implementing treatment plans for residents in our facility.

The OTA will conduct screens, assist with exercises, monitor progress, document outcomes, and help with scheduling, family training, and compliance with privacy and documentation standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to state practice acts and federal guidelines.