Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Apploi; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; 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

The Apploi Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role supports licensed occupational therapists by implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and guiding therapy activities in a SNF setting in Topeka, Kansas. You will assist in developing plans, carry out routine tasks, and monitor patient responses under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an OTA associate degree, state licensure, and strong communication skills to coordinate with the care team and patients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as an OTA is required.
• Ability to document patient progress in records accurately.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Willingness to travel to facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• 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. 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 patient care

Observation & records

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

Current state OTA licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• 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:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.




• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.




• 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. 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.