Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Recover-Care Healthcare; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Coordinated Therapy Solutions in Shawnee, Kansas is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapists in delivering therapy and helping patients reach functional goals.

The OTA will assist with activities, home programs, and adaptive equipment, while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team to promote independence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities, observes and records patients' progress, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved with a patient's care.
• 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 and 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.

Skills

SNF care

Problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

Organization

Customer service

Professional communication

Travel availability

Adaptive tools

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Current state OTA licensure

Proficiency with standards

Tools

Adaptive equipment tools

Job description

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at Coordinated Therapy Solutions in Shawnee, Kansas. As an OTA, you will assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures to help patients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at Coordinated Therapy Solutions in Shawnee, Kansas. As an OTA, you will assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures to help patients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities, observes and records patients' progress, and maintains this information in client records
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved with a patient\'s care
• 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 and 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual looking to join a dynamic team, please apply today to become our next Occupational Therapy Assistant!