RH Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lakeview Village • Lenexa, KS

27d

About The Position

Assists in treating patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist to restore, maintain, or prevent the decline of patient function. Participates as an active member of the rehabilitation team. Records treatments administered in patients’ medical records and in the department’s daily billing records according to established procedures. Instructs patients, families, and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Attends patient care conferences and rehabilitation departmental meetings. Maintains and continually improves professional competency through in-service training and other educational materials. Adheres to infection control procedures to protect patients and staff, and provides services in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and standards of practice. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with personnel across departments so Therapy Services programs can meet the needs of the facility, residents, and patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Kansas and nationally credentialed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Good communication skills, including effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with fluent understanding of English.
• Empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treating patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist to restore, maintain, or prevent decline in patient function.
• Participate as an active member of the rehabilitation team.
• Record treatments administered in patients’ medical records and the department’s daily billing records in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Attend and participate in patient care conferences and rehabilitation departmental meetings.
• Maintain and improve professional competency by attending in-service training and using other educational materials.
• Follow infection control procedures at all times.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable guidelines, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with personnel in the facility and other departments to support Therapy Services programs and meet the needs of the facility, residents, and patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed