Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Gardens at Aldersgate; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Performance evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, KS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in providing occupational therapy services to residents. You will help develop treatment plans, carry out routine functions, and document progress.

The ideal candidate has an OTA credential, current state licensure, and strong communication and teamwork skills. This role involves direct patient care, home program instruction, and collaborating with care staff to promote

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities; observes progress and records data.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals involved in patient care.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use; supports treatment plans.
• Assesses daily living skills and assists with dressing and grooming.
• Assembles and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques and assists patients in managing emotions.
• Attends care plan meetings to review progress and update plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Adaptive equipment use

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Proficiency with applicable standards

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

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.