Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Long Term Care (LTC)
Location
Potosi, MO
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide 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
Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly
Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements
Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and/or physical disorders
Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and support student supervision under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience required
Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required
Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license required
Active Missouri state licensure/registration required
Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or long term care settings
Why Join Us
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life in a long term care environment
Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to positive patient outcomes