Licensed OT Assistant - Long-Term & Post-Acute Care

Jobtailor; George (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises as outlined in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an OT. You will provide, monitor, and record therapy services for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings.

You will document patient responses, communicate outcomes to the supervising OT, follow clinical

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health facilities.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments.
• Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with competency levels, patient goals, and practice-setting or state-licensure requirements.
• Exchange information with and provide documentation to the occupational therapist about patient responses and communications during intervention.
• Provide information and documentation related to occupational therapy outcome achievement.
• Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Depending on location and facility needs, work in post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments.

Skills

Therapy Activities Assistance

Patient Monitoring

Therapeutic Interventions

Documentation Skills

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Education

OTA License

NBCOT Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises as outlined in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an OT. You will provide, monitor, and record therapy services for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings.

You will document patient responses, communicate outcomes to the supervising OT, follow clinical