Geriatric OT Assistant | Tuition Reimbursement

NOVO Rehabilitation; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company serving the geriatric population. We emphasize compassion, integrity, and a team-driven approach as we deliver high-quality occupational therapy services.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works closely with the evaluating OT to provide skilled treatment, document progress, and coordinate care to help residents maintain independence and safety during therapy stays.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Pass the NBCOT COTA exam.
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board
• Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant coordinates closely with the evaluating Occupational Therapist while providing skilled treatment to patients in order to facilitate increased independence with ADL/IADL’s and to ensure the highest level of function is attained during their therapy stay.
• Provides occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards
• Coordinates with licensed Occupational Therapist to ensure goals within plan of care reflect the individual patient’s needs and personal goals to reach highest practical level and to facilitate safety within the environment
• Implements the patient’s care plan to address all short/long-term goals under the evaluating therapist’s supervision
• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges in a timely manner to justify skilled necessity and to ensure the best quality of care per Medicare guidelines

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation

Compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT COTA certification

OK state licensure as COTA

CEUs for board eligibility

Valid driver's license

Job description

NOVO Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company serving the geriatric population. We emphasize compassion, integrity, and a team-driven approach as we deliver high-quality occupational therapy services.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works closely with the evaluating OT to provide skilled treatment, document progress, and coordinate care to help residents maintain independence and safety during therapy stays.