Occupational Therapist Assistant

Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center
Richmond, KS
Full-time

Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center -

OTA SUMMARY

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.

Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.

Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.

Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist

May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.

Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations.

OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

Licensed COTA if required by state law

OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.

Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OTA BENEFITS

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Retention Bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

30+ days ago
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