Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview

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Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a non-profit organization looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.  

Walnut Ridge is seeking a Part Time Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing team! Schedule can be flexible!

WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS? 

• Great work/life balance and flexible schedules 

• Competitive pay and annual increases 

• Use your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient  

• Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations 

• Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities  

• Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts 

• Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year! 

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness   

• Opportunities for growth and internal promotion! 

 

Walnut Ridge senior living community in Clive, Iowa provides a supportive environment for our employees and residents alike. Just inside the I-35 loop, within the Greater Des Moines area, is the suburb of Clive where you’ll find this vibrant community. Convenient access to highway corridors, hospital, trails, abundant retail, restaurants and services; Walnut Ridge is ideally located.

 

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care.

 

Address: 1701 Campus Drive, Clive, IA 50324

 

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

- Free employee meals- Free Fitness Center access (family members welcome)- Warm water swimming pool- Great walking paths- Access to bus route

 

Nearby towns include: West Des Moines, Waukee, Grimes, Johnston, Windsor Heights & Urbandale, Iowa.

Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant you will be responsible to:  

• Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.  

• Assist in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.  

• Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as appropriate.   

• Provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.  

• Collaborate with therapist on observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to plan of care and discharge.  

• Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.  

• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.  

• Coordinate with therapist on supervisory visits per regulations.    

• Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team. 

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

 

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

 

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts