Occupational Therapy Assistant Inpatient

About the role

Support patient recovery by implementing personalized treatment plans and using specialized therapeutic techniques to help individuals regain daily living skills.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress in real-time, collaborating closely with occupational therapists to adapt goals and ensure the most effective care path.
Empower patients and their families through clear education on physical limitations and the proper use of adaptive equipment for a safe transition home.
Create seamless care transitions by documenting detailed patient progress and providing essential insights for discharge planning and community support.

Responsibilities

• Support patient recovery by implementing personalized treatment plans and using specialized therapeutic techniques to help individuals regain daily living skills.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress in real-time, collaborating closely with occupational therapists to adapt goals and ensure the most effective care path.
• Empower patients and their families through clear education on physical limitations and the proper use of adaptive equipment for a safe transition home.
• Create seamless care transitions by documenting detailed patient progress and providing essential insights for discharge planning and community support.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using specialized therapeutic techniques and equipment.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

Day shift | Full-time