Occupational Therapy Assistant - Enable Independence

Coordinated Therapy Solutions; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Performance reviews

PTO and Sick Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will support licensed occupational therapists by delivering patient-centered therapy services in skilled nursing settings. You will help develop treatment plans within state guidelines, perform routine procedures, document progress, and support family education.

Candidates should have an OTA associate degree, current state licensure, excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel as needed to support patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities; observe and record progress.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved in care.
• Instruct patients/families in home programs and adaptive equipment use; assist with treatment plans.
• Assess daily living skills and aid patients in dressing and grooming; maintain equipment.
• Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update plans.

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA program

Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will support licensed occupational therapists by delivering patient-centered therapy services in skilled nursing settings. You will help develop treatment plans within state guidelines, perform routine procedures, document progress, and support family education.

Candidates should have an OTA associate degree, current state licensure, excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel as needed to support patient care.