Occupational Therapy Assistant

Novo Rehabilitation; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support geriatric residents in a faith-based setting. You will work under the supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy and advance independence in ADL/IADL tasks.

You will coordinate with the OT to ensure goals align with a patient-centered plan, document progress, and complete required notes and discharges in a timely manner, while maintaining licensure and CEU requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• NBCOT COTA certification or eligibility.
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Maintains CEUs to stay in good standing with the board.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the evaluating Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy.
• Provides OT services to residents to improve independence in ADL/IADL tasks.
• Ensures care plans reflect patient goals and safety in the environment.
• Completes daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

ADL/IADL assessment

Patient safety

Care planning

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT COTA Certification

Tools

OK State Licensure

Job description

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter.NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.Mission Statement:We shepherd people for the glory of God.Company Overview:Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is \"The Good Shepherd\", Jesus Christ.Responsibilities:The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant coordinates closely with the evaluating Occupational Therapist while providing skilled treatment to patients in order to facilitate increased independence with ADL/IADL’s and to ensure the highest level of function is attained during their therapy stay.Provides occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standardsCoordinates with licensed Occupational Therapist to ensure goals within plan of care reflect the individual patient’s needs and personal goals to reach highest practical level and to facilitate safety within the environmentImplements the patient’s care plan to address all short/long-term goals under the evaluating therapist’s supervisionCompletes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges in a timely manner to justify skilled necessity and to ensure the best quality of care per Medicare guidelinesQualificationsAssociate’s degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.Pass the National Certification NBCOT COTA examCurrent, active licensure in the state of OK as Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantUphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the boardValid driver’s license and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state lawsRespectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families