Occupational Therapist Assistant Ota Cota Prn

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.

Located at Spring View Manor

Conway Springs, Kansas

OTA BENEFITS

• 401K

• 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