Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PACE; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a licensed COTA to support occupational therapy services in our day health center and community programs. You will implement and modify treatment plans for geriatric participants, document care, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Minimum one year of geriatrics experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication, patient relations, and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Michigan COTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an AOTA-approved school with an OTA associate degree.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatrics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with professional and ethical standards.
• Legibly document daily and weekly treatments in the patient medical record.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assure delivery of quality care; delegate tasks to support staff as needed.
• Represent the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors and personnel; attend care conferences as requested.
• Communicate effectively with department staff, company personnel, patients, caregivers and department head.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly clinical area.
• Participate in Quality Assurance initiatives as appropriate.
• May rotate to other facilities or perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer relations

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

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%

ABOUT US

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.