Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The OTA will help residents with their rehabilitative activities, monitor their progress, and maintain necessary documentation. The role requires an Associates Degree from an accredited program and state licensure, offering a supportive environment to provide care and assistance to residents in their rehabilitation journey.

Benefits

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Appreciation Events

Electronic Documentation

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Licensure as COTA if state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rehabilitative activities outlined in treatment plans.
• Monitor residents' activities and progress.
• Complete required documentation according to company policy.

Skills

Patient Care

Rehabilitative Techniques

Communication

Education

Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

Licensed COTA if required by state law

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Ota Summary

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
• Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
  
  
  

Ota Summary

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

Ota Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
• Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
  
  
  

Ota Entry Qualifications

• Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
• Licensed COTA if required by state law
  
  
  

Ota Other Requirements

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
  
  
  

Ota Benefits

• 401K
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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