Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Missouri, focusing on long-term care settings. The role supports an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative interventions for residents in need of cognitive and physical function support.

You will perform ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and progress assessments, ensuring NBCOT/AOTA compliance while maintaining an active state license. Shift is days, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per shift.

Qualifications

• Active State Licensure/Registration required
• NBCOT / AOTA compliance
• 1 year OTA experience
• Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administers ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises under supervision.
• Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments with supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documents treatment minutes and maintains patient records per policy.
• Provides consultation to patients, families, and caregivers; communicates progress to the health team.
• Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.

Skills

OTA experience

LTC exp

SNF exp

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days, Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, flexible times

Experience: Minimum 1 year of OTA experience required; Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility experience required

License: Active State Licensure/Registration required

Certifications: NBCOT / AOTA compliance

Must-Have:

• 1 year of OTA experience
• LTC or SNF experience
• OTA license

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including, but not limited to, ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; and the use of supportive and assistive devices, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.Provides consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to supervisors for discharge summaries of services provided in compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings, including, but not limited to, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility and company required training, in-services, and conferences.Works with the supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies in compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Adheres to NBCOT / AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.