Occupational Therapy Assistant

Image Strategic Partners; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company serving the geriatric population. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant coordinates with the evaluating OT to provide skilled treatment and help residents achieve greater independence in ADLs/IADLs while maintaining high function during therapy stay.

Responsibilities include delivering OT services, documenting progress, and collaborating with the team to ensure patient-centered goals are met within Medicare guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Pass the NBCOT COTA exam.
• Current, active licensure in OK as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Maintain required CEUs to stay in good standing with the board.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to residents according to established standards and procedures.
• Coordinates with the evaluating Occupational Therapist to ensure goals reflect patient needs.
• Implements the care plan to address short- and long-term goals under supervision.
• Completes daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges per Medicare guidelines.

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT COTA certification

OK state licensure as COTA

CEUs for licensure maintenance

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hillcrest - BLACKWELL, OK 74631, Job Shift: Day, 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:

TheCertified Occupational Therapy Assistantcoordinates 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 standards
• Coordinates 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 environment
• Implements the patient’s care plan to address all short/long-term goals under the evaluating therapist’s supervision
• Completes 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 guidelines

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Associate’s degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Pass the National Certification NBCOT COTA exam
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board
• Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws
• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families