Occupational Therapist Assistant

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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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing…