Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab Support & Growth

Apploi; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support patient treatment programs under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The role follows federal guidelines and state practice acts, conducting screens, assisting with exercises, monitoring activity, and recording progress for OT review.

The position involves collaboration with therapists, potential scheduling tasks, and documentation to ensure compliance with privacy and policy standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts resident screens as allowed by state practice act.
• Assists residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Monitors resident activities and provides encouragement to ensure correct performance.
• Records resident progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist with scheduling, answering phones, restocking supplies, and insurance paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families per care plan.
• Completes forms and documents per company policy and regulations.

Education

Associates Degree

Licensed COTA (where required)

Job description

Apploi is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support patient treatment programs under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The role follows federal guidelines and state practice acts, conducting screens, assisting with exercises, monitoring activity, and recording progress for OT review.

The position involves collaboration with therapists, potential scheduling tasks, and documentation to ensure compliance with privacy and policy standards.