Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

Adoration Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health in Lexington, KY seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support personalized treatment plans and help patients improve strength, mobility, and daily function. You will work under an OT, contribute to rehabilitation goals, and assist with patient education.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and adherence to safety protocols. New grads encouraged; CPR and TB test are required; physical capacity is necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree from an OTA training program.
• Current OTA certification in state of practice.
• CPR certification current.
• Two-step TB test required.
• Able to lift 50–100 pounds with safety procedures.
• Experience with geriatrics/home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in treatment implementation.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength and mobility.
• Train individuals and document training results.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Report status changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Mobility training

Education

OTA program degree

Job description

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• One year preferred
• New grads encouraged to apply
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About Our Line Of Business

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .