Occupational Therapy Assistant: Elevate Resident Care

Overland Park Post Acute; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily Pay

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career growth

Positive environment

Job summary

Overland Park Post Acute is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the staff Occupational Therapist with resident care in a rehabilitation setting. You will treat residents, document per requirements, maintain safety and infection control, and participate in care conferences.

The role includes educator duties for residents and families, and collaboration with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• An accredited COTA program completion.
• OT state licensure as OTA required.
• Basic CPR certification may be required by licensure.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents under the supervision of the OT.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation per requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment with infection control.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and rehab meetings.
• Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides.
• Educate residents and families on goals, home programs, safety and fall prevention.
• Coordinate equipment needs to enable ADLs and safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.

Skills

Technical Reading

Math Skills

Reasoning

Communication

Education

Associate Degree from accredited COTA program

Licensed OTA in state

CPR certification (licensure requirement)

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Overland Park Post Acute is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the staff Occupational Therapist with resident care in a rehabilitation setting. You will treat residents, document per requirements, maintain safety and infection control, and participate in care conferences.

The role includes educator duties for residents and families, and collaboration with nursing and the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning.