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About the role

Citizens Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab department. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients according to the orders of the referring physician using therapeutic procedures and supportive devices to maximize functional potentials in all areas of a patient's life.
• Implement the Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Communicate with physicians, departmental/hospital personnel, and family members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Assure the continued growth and improvement of the rehabilitation services department.
• Attend and participate in required departmental meetings and other meetings as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Complete all mandatory training/in-services and certification requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process as instructed by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and adapt equipment to meet the needs of the patient.
• Record and report to the Occupational Therapist the conditions, patient reactions, and responses related to treatment.
• Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued following the patient’s discharge as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Perform treatments as ordered in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with established practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant and eligible for licensure with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Current license, certification, or registration with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.