Occupational Therapy Assistant

White Oak Healthcare; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Healthcare in Bedford, NH is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering treatment in SNF settings. You will implement plans, help patients develop daily living skills, and document progress.

This role emphasizes hands-on patient education and collaborative care. You will select activities, monitor progress, and communicate with the care team, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program and eligible for state licensure.
• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Knowledge of SNF regulations and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities and observe progress.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved in care.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment; assist therapists with plans.
• Assess daily living skills and aid in dressing and grooming for clients.
• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials for patient use.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques such as activities and games for engagement.
• Educate patients on coping strategies to manage emotions.
• Attend care plan meetings to review progress and update plans.

Skills

Care planning and assessment

Communication skills

Documentation & record-keeping

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current state OTA licensure

Familiarity with SNF standards

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Assesses daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients. Aids patients in dressing and grooming.
• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching