Occupational Therapy Assistant: Growth, Daily Pay, Benefits

(Overland Park Post Acute) Overland Park SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and therapy services. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to plan discharge and goals.

Assists in training and education of staff, educates residents and families on treatment goals and home programs, and contributes to quality improvement and program development within the facility.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Continuing education requirements must be met per state practice.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist and maintain compliant documentation.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Assist in training Restorative Aides and educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and home programs.
• Communicate with supervising OT to update physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality assurance, program development, and fall prevention strategies.

Skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree in COTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and therapy services. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to plan discharge and goals.

Assists in training and education of staff, educates residents and families on treatment goals and home programs, and contributes to quality improvement and program development within the facility.