Position Summary / Career Interest:

The occupational therapy assistant (OTA) works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. The OTA follows the treatment care plan developed by the occupational therapist. The OTA may contribute to the activities of daily living section of the evaluation and may assist in formulating goals with the patient and Occupational Therapist as appropriate. Treatment is individualized, focusing on the patient's goals to improve function and the person's ability to perform daily activities.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Assesses specific problem areas such as self-care status in compliance with the OT Practice Act in Kansas and the AOTA Roles and Supervision documents.
• Development of a clear treatment plan and goals will be completed after consultation with the supervising occupational therapist. The treatment plan will consider needs of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural aspects.
• Implements established treatment program using appropriate problem-solving. Communicates with providers and supervising OT concerning patient status, ability to progress and need for continued services. Provides treatment activities, based upon the patient’s needs and current status, incorporating OT frames of reference utilizing purposeful activity.
• Documentation is clear and concise and in compliance with departmental, KOTA and AOTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and develops rapport with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department.
• Supervises rehab technicians and OTA students as per department policy.
• May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Takes responsibility for own learning needs.
• Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals.
• Brings ideas/concerns to supervisor.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - State Board of Healing Arts

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.