Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Sila Healthcare; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Floresville Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a PRN position in a skilled nursing facility. The team emphasizes smaller daily caseloads and an in-house therapy staff dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Texas licensure as an OTA is required; new grads are welcome to apply, with supportive supervision and opportunities to contribute to patient progress in a family-like work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as an OTA is required.
• New grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of a licensed OTA.
• Maintain productivity as directed by Rehab leadership.
• Monitor therapy services and encourage residents.
• Maintain patient progress notes and records.
• Ensure a safe, healthy work environment by following facility policies.
• Assist with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Adhere to professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical care

Documentation

Patient interaction

Education

Texas OTA license

Job description

This position is for a skilled nursing facility and has both short-term and long-term patients. Floresville Nursing and Rehabilitation is under new ownership and has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily caseloads, all new equipment, and an emphasis on optimizing time with patients.

We are dedicated to creating a family-like atmosphere for our residents, and our employees look forward to coming to work and delivering the highest quality of healthcare services possible.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Helps residents by providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, psychosocial, and/or developmental impairments under the direction/supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Maintains expected productivity/efficiency set by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.
• Monitors therapy services to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement when necessary.
• Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording the resident’s progress and daily notes.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following facility policies and procedures.
• Helps keep therapy equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Serves and protects occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Schedule: PRN

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as an OTA is required
• New grads welcome to apply!