COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Azria Health Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Azria Health Wichita is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support quality patient care through hands-on assessment, treatment, and collaboration with the therapy team.

You will assist with patient plans of care, document progress, educate families, and help maintain a safe, organized clinical environment while upholding confidentiality and participating in continuing education to meet professional hours.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Kansas.
• Ability to perform hands-on assessment and assist with plans of care.
• Strong documentation and data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assessment, treatment, and direction to staff on treatment matters.
• Assist patients with therapy and preparation for therapy sessions.
• Implement patient plans of care and goals with COTA skills.
• Educate patients and families to improve functional activities.
• Document progress and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain equipment and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Active listening

Patient care

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (Kansas)

Job description

Azria Health is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future. We take pride in delivering quality care to each of our residents. This begins and ends with our fantastic team. It is our belief that Happy Team Members make Happy Residents.

We strive to provide a path for personal and professional growth, a great atmosphere, an outstanding team and the tools to be a great employee.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands on assessment, treatment, and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.
• Assist patient preparing for therapy and return trip. Assist with dressing and undressing; removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses, crutches, etc.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate COTA skills.
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
• Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy session.
• Assist patients keep track of counting exercises.
• Straighten and clean rooms.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Measure and track range of motion.
• Record data progress during therapy session.
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• All job duties considered essential to job performance.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Adherence to CNRS Policies

• Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow CNRS policies and procedures, including safety processes.

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.

Job Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Kansas.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and performance expectations for the position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.