Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ghent-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Ghent-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver OT services to residents within the facility. The role reports to the Facility Director of Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Manager and collaborates with the OT supervisor and nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care.

The candidate should have an associate degree in occupational therapy and an active NYS OT license.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unencumbered OT license (NYS) or equivalent as applicable.
• Graduate of an accredited program with an OTA/COTA associate degree.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to use standard computer applications and EMR.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external resources.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to residents per physician orders.
• Document treatment plans and progress in accordance with policy.
• Maintain and safeguard resident confidentiality and rights.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure care during non-therapy hours.
• Maintain clinical software and equipment as required.

Skills

OT License

Team communication

Computer literacy

Driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

New Hire Rate: (Make up To $32/hr)

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Position Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Responsible to

Facility Director of Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation Manager and Occupational Therapist Supervisor

Working Relationships

Works directly with the Occupational Therapist and follows the physician orders to provide needed services to resident within the facility. Also works with the nursing staff to assure that resident are receiving care during non-therapy hours.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited school with an associate’s degree in occupational therapy

• Geriatric experience preferred

• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation

• Able to use necessary computer applications

• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources

• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately

• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team

• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations

• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Occupational Therapy services to include: the developing, improving and/or restoring the performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functions, compensate for dysfunction, and/or minimize debilitation, and the planning for and documentation of treatment performance for all resident requiring these services.

Essential Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs

• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public

• Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments

• Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff

• Must be able to relate information regarding a resident’s condition

• Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department

• Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals

• Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy.

• Provides resident, staff and family education as directed

• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy

• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements

• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment

• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures

• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents

• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.

• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards

• Complies with all facility policies and procedures

• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information

• Respects all residents all resident rights

• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately

• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures

• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager and Occupational Therapist informed and updated appropriately

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.