Occupational Therapy Assistant: Elevate Rehab Care

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will assist with resident rehabilitation activities, monitor progress, and help document outcomes.

Key duties include screens, training residents and families, scheduling support, and ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance. An AAOTA-accredited degree and potentially a state-required COTA license are required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an AOTA-accredited program is required.
• Licensed COTA credential may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident screens (no interpretation) as allowed by state act.
• Assist residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Monitor activities to ensure correct performance and provide encouragement.
• Record resident progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• Assist with scheduling, phone duties, supply restocking, and insurance paperwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

Licensed COTA if required by state law

Job description

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. You will assist with resident rehabilitation activities, monitor progress, and help document outcomes.

Key duties include screens, training residents and families, scheduling support, and ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance. An AAOTA-accredited degree and potentially a state-required COTA license are required.