Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Part Time and PRN - Wathena Kansas

Company: Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center
Location: Wathena, Kansas
Posted On: 01/23/2025

OTA SUMMARYA 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 RESPONSIBILITIESConducts 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 therapistMay 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 QUALIFICATIONSAssociates Degree from a AOTA accredited programLicensed COTA if required by state lawOTA OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates 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 BENEFITS401KAnnual Performance EvaluationsPerfect Attendance BonusRetention BonusPaid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceElectronic DocumentationEmployee Appreciation EventsIND456by Jobble More...

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