Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Shawnee, Kansas

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team at Coordinated Therapy Solutions in Shawnee, Kansas. As an OTA, you will work closely with occupational therapists to provide top-notch occupational therapy treatments and procedures to our patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others, and we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about occupational therapy and patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities

• Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care

• Instruct or assist in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment

• Implement or assist occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently

• Assess daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients

• Assemble, clean, and maintain equipment and materials for patient use

• Demonstrate therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games

• Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions

• Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

• Problem-solving skills to successfully perform job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong customer service orientation

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members

• Ability to travel as needed to perform job

• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing and walking

• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients

• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Additional Requirements:

• 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

If you are a motivated and compassionate occupational therapy professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.