Long Term Care Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Oregon, Missouri
Oregon Care Center

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

Location: Oregon, MO Employment Type: Temp Shift: Days Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Missouri
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (1 year of experience)
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing setting

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders, under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Administer rehabilitation procedures such as ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress, report treatment outcomes, and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Contribute to discharge summaries and maintain patient records in the electronic documentation system
• Accurately record treatment minutes
• Attend required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings
• Participate in required facility trainings, in-services, and conferences
• Work with the supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain necessary DME or supplies
• Supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist