OTA: SNF Therapy Assistant with Great Benefits

Recover-Care Heartland; Marysville (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering therapy treatments, developing plans per state guidelines, and documenting progress. You will work with SNF patients, assess daily living tasks, instruct in home programs, and collaborate with a care team to help clients function independently.

The role requires assisting in treatment implementation, maintaining equipment, and participating in care plan meetings to review

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.

Job description

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering therapy treatments, developing plans per state guidelines, and documenting progress. You will work with SNF patients, assess daily living tasks, instruct in home programs, and collaborate with a care team to help clients function independently.

The role requires assisting in treatment implementation, maintaining equipment, and participating in care plan meetings to review