Occupational Therapy Assistant

Assists Occupational Therapists with planning and conducting programs to help patients in regaining physical and mental stability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable certification board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Educate the patient on aspects of care.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities? No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Education commensurate with certification requirements at date of issue.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Current licensure in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing Arts
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving)
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

With or without accommodation.

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.