PRN OT Assistant - Modern Therapy Gym & Impactful Care

Madrid Home for the Aging; Madrid (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Flexible PTO

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Madrid Home for the Aging is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our therapeutic team under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work in a modern therapy gym and contribute to delivering functional, measurable outcomes for residents.

Requirements include completion of an accredited OTA program with AOTA eligibility or licensure, and strong communication and leadership capabilities to collaborate with patients, families, and staff in a faith-based aging

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program and certification (or eligibility for) by AOTA.
• Valid license or eligible for licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Iowa.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a brand new therapy gym to deliver top-tier OT services.
• Provide therapeutic treatment aligned with patients' plan of care with measurable outcomes.
• Assist OT in restorative nursing programs in coordination with nursing staff.
• Plan and administer OT treatment interventions per OT Evaluation and Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and families on therapy roles and interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress in response to treatment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer relations

Problem solving

Verbal & written comms

Education

AAOTA-certified OTA program

Iowa OTA licensure eligibility

Job description

Madrid Home for the Aging is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to support our therapeutic team under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work in a modern therapy gym and contribute to delivering functional, measurable outcomes for residents.

Requirements include completion of an accredited OTA program with AOTA eligibility or licensure, and strong communication and leadership capabilities to collaborate with patients, families, and staff in a faith-based aging