Occupational Therapist Assistant

Catholic Care Center; Bel Aire (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, KS is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in patient care and rehab programs.

You will document clinical progress, assist with treatment plans, and coordinate with nursing staff. The role requires PTA or OTA program graduate and active state licensure, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA or OTA program.
• Valid licensure as PTA or OTA in the employed state.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Record clinical documentation according to guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per billing guidelines.
• Coordinate with rehabilitation department and other staff.
• Screen patients as per State Practice Act.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

PTA/OTA program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state in which employed required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high-performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
• Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
• Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed, be self-motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project through to its conclusion.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Position:Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: Bel Aire, KS

Job Id:2684

# of Openings:1