Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

Kyca; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support home-based rehabilitation and patient-centered care. You will assist in implementing treatment plans, guide exercises, document progress, and maintain patient records within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an OTA degree with state licensure, CPR certification, and TB testing. Knowledge of geriatrics and home health is preferred; new grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program.
• Current OTA license/certification in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification (live).
• Two-step TB skin test required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with geriatrics, home health or assisted living.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; may lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• New grads encouraged to apply; 1 year of experience preferred.

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 others involved in rehabilitation; document results
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Support the plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multidisciplinary team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Geriatrics familiarity

Mobility & lifting

Documentation & records

1 year experience preferred

New grads welcome

Education

OTA degree

OTA license/state

CPR certification

TB skin test

Job description

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.