Occupational Therapy Assistant

Amberwell Health; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Hiawatha, KS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide therapeutic services to patients of all ages under the supervision of an OTR. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and adherence to licensure requirements.

You will contribute to the supervision of aides and students and participate in departmental duties and projects, with a PRN, as-needed schedule and the opportunity to impact rehabilitation services across the facility.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 2 year/Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with current Kansas license or eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR).
• Document therapy accurately and ensure documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed.
• Contribute to supervision of subordinates including aides and students, and participate in departmental duties and projects.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Analytical

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Computer

Education

High School or GED

2 year/Associate Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434
Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Job Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set Shift
Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT

Position Summary

Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to patients of all ages with deficits in sensory motor, cognitive or psychological performance areas. Document therapy appropriately and ensure documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed. Contribute to supervision of subordinates including aides and students, and participate in departmental duties and projects.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 2 year/Associate Degree
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with current Kansas license or eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance.

Experience

• None

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer

Age of Patients Served

• Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
• Child/Ped (1- 11 year)
• Adolescent (12- 17 years)
• Adult (18- 64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone

Working Conditions

• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Stand for 1 hour per day
• Sit for 6-7 hours per day
• Walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=<20)

Personal Protective Equipment

• Gloves
• Gown
• Mask
• Goggles/Face Shield
• Shoe Covers