Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

PTO and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering therapy services in a skilled nursing facility. You will help develop treatment plans, perform routine duties, and document progress to enhance patient independence.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in OT, current licensure, and strong communication skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and may travel to meet patient needs within the center’s

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Familiarity with applicable state, federal and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities matching patient needs and track progress.
• Collaborate with health professionals involved in patient care.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Assess daily living skills and assist with dressing and grooming.
• Prepare, maintain, and sanitize equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques and educate patients on coping strategies.
• Attend care plan meetings and update patient progress.

Skills

Patient care SNF

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Ability to travel

Adaptive equipment use

Education

Associate’s degree from OT program

Current state OT Assistant licensure

Proficiency with standards

Tools

Adaptive equipment tools

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.