Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PACE Southeast Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist the clinical implementation of treatment programs in both day health and community settings. The role includes documenting treatments, coordinating with other disciplines, and participating in care conferences to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements include a Michigan COTA license, an AOTA‑approved degree, and at least one year of geriatrics experience.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan COTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of AOTA approved school with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatrics required.
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective customer relation skills
• Effective analytical skills
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans as outlined in the OT evaluation.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans in day health center and community settings.
• Document daily and weekly treatments in medical records.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for total patient care.
• Delegate work assignments to support staff as needed.
• Participate in care conferences and QA initiatives.
• Maintain inventory and a clean clinical area.
• Rotate to other facilities as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Customer relations

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Geriatrics experience

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

AOTA approved program

Job description

SUMMARY

The broad function is to assist the Occupational Therapist in the clinical implementation of treatment programs by carrying out and modify treatment plans as outlined in the Occupational Therapy evaluation and assist the PACE Southeast Michigan rehabilitation department with exercise/ADL/IADL and participant care related functions as needed. Participates in patient care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice including HIPAA confidentiality regulations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA for Occupation Therapy Assistant both in the day health center and in the community. Legibly documents daily and weekly treatments provided in the patient medical record. Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care. Assures delivery of quality care. Delegates work assignments, responsibilities and patients to support staff as needed. Represents the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors and personnel and attends care conferences as requested. Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients, caregivers and department head. Assist in maintaining, organizing and coordinating appropriate inventory levels of departmental supplies and equipment. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly clinical are. Actively participate in Quality Assurance initiatives as appropriate. May need to rotate to other facilities or perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Current Michigan COTA license in good standing. Graduate of AOTA approved school with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy. Minimum of one year experience in geriatrics required. Effective written communication skills Effective customer relation skills Effective analytical skills Effective verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Driving: 10% Lifting: 20% / 50 lbs. Sitting: 20% Standing: 20% / 10 lbs. Walking: 30%

At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area.