Occupational Therapy Assistant

ADP, Inc.; Goodland (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN) to provide services under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement plans of care and support patient independence within capability limits.

The role requires Kansas licensure as an OTA, a Graduate of an accredited OTA program, and commitment to documentation, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal skills.
• Moderate computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, activities, anatomy, physiology, and patient care techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, safe use, basic maintenance, and infection-control practices.
• Physically able to meet lifting, vision, hearing, and repetitive motion demands.
• Awareness of budget restraints and ability to help conserve costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT treatment per the established plan of care under supervision.
• Observe and document patient response to treatment and report changes.
• Communicate clearly with supervising OT, physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care to meet needs and follow hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Be flexible, organized, and able to function under stress.
• Maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Collaborate with the supervising OT and others to support care and quality improvement.
• Meet current documentation standards and departmental procedures.
• Participate in staff education, in-services, and training.
• Participate in infection control and safety programs.
• Represent the organization professionally.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Moderate computer knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services

Position Type: PRN

Date Last Reviewed: September 2, 2026

Summary: Responsible for providing occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Implements established plans of care, administers therapeutic activities and interventions, observes and reports patient response to treatment, and assists patients in improving or maintaining functional abilities and independence within the limits of their capabilities.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Provides occupational therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist and within the scope of practice of an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
2. 2. Observes and documents patient response to treatment and reports changes in condition or treatment effectiveness to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
3. 3. Communicates appropriately and clearly with the supervising Occupational Therapist, physicians, staff, administrative team, patients, families, and customers.
4. 4. Provides and coordinates assigned patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
5. 5. Maintains accurate and timely patient records and documentation related to occupational therapy services.
6. 6. Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
7. 7. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
8. 8. Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist and other departments, as appropriate, to support patient care and performance improvement activities.
9. 9. Meets current documentation standards, departmental procedures, and hospital policies.
10. 10. Participates in staff education, performance improvement activities, in-services, and other educational programs as assigned.
11. 11. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety programs.
12. 12. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

1. 1. Must have strong written and verbal skills.
2. 2. Moderate computer knowledge.
3. 3. Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, therapeutic activities, anatomy, physiology, and patient care techniques.
4. 4. Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment operation, safe use, basic maintenance, and infection-control practices.
5. 5. Physically able to meet following physical demands for lifting, vision, hearing, and repetitive motions.
6. 6. Awareness of budget restraints, and assistance with conserving costs.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures: Current Kansas licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant; current BLS certification as required by GRMC.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Minimum Experience: Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred.

Physical Demands: **

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency. However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine**

Professional Requirements: Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality. Attends annual in‑services completes annual education in a timely manner. Represents GRMC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community. Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of GRMC both on and off the job.