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

Title: Temp - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Harrisonville, MODescription: Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties include~ 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 trainings, 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 Licensure/Registration when applicable.