Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Harrisonville, MO

Mobile Health Team Inc

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Harrisonville, MO. This position involves providing rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include administering various procedures, assessing patient progress, communicating with the supervising therapist and healthcare team, documenting patient records, and participating in required meetings and training.

Requirements

1 years of OTA experience is required
LTC or SNF Experience is required
OTA license is required
New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
Missouri State License is a requirement; Compact Allowed
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist.
Provides consultation and to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the cognitive and/or physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required training, in-services and conferences.
Able to work with supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
Adherence to NBCOT / AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Active State Licensures/Registration when applicable.