Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sullivan Park Care Center; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 98,746,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off + 7 holidays

Job summary

Sullivan Park Care Center is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist with resident care and treatment planning. You will document progress, educate residents and families, and help maintain a safe, compliant care environment under supervision.

The role requires an accredited COTA program degree, state licensure, and strong communication and documentation skills to support quality rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and the team.
• Proficiency with documentation and standard clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation per requirements.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals and home programs.
• Maintain infection control and safe equipment use.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Resident care

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree in COTA

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

General PurposeThe Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care.Essential DutiesTreat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceAssociate Degree from an accredited COTA program. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respondto questions from managers, coworkers and families.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsLicensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee mustmeet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Summary of BenefitsWe are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:Medical, Dental, Vision401(k) plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Sullivan Park Care Center, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values Excellence, Trust, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Love, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.Pay: $40.00 per hour depending on experience and education.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.