Occupational Therapy Assistant — Patient Care & Education

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Outpatient/Inpatient) to work under supervision and deliver therapy across modalities. Responsibilities include educating patients and families and ensuring proper documentation in line with medical guidelines.

The role requires graduation from an OTA program, current COTA license, and BLS certification. Travel between Mosaic facilities is requested to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum is required.
• Performs direct occupational therapy under supervision per plan of care.
• Maintains documentation per medical guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to educate patients and families.
• travels between facilities to support care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in evaluation of patient’s functional status as delegated by OT.
• Follows treatment program and documents patient progress.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Communicates with OT and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains records for the patient’s clinical chart.
• Participates in team meetings and continuous education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation and communication

Time management

Explaining and forecasting

Visual/hearing/sensory skills

Education

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum

Job description

Mosaic Life Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Outpatient/Inpatient) to work under supervision and deliver therapy across modalities. Responsibilities include educating patients and families and ensuring proper documentation in line with medical guidelines.

The role requires graduation from an OTA program, current COTA license, and BLS certification. Travel between Mosaic facilities is requested to support continuity of care.