Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Floresville Nursing and Rehabilitation; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Floresville Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a PRN role at our skilled nursing facility in Floresville, Texas. The position supports residents across short-term and long-term therapies under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Current Texas licensure as an OTA is required, and new graduates are welcome to apply. You will maintain therapy records, help with equipment, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitative services to residents under the supervision of an OT.
• Maintains productivity and efficiency as directed by rehab leadership.
• Monitors therapy services for accuracy and provides encouragement.
• Maintains patient OT records with progress notes.
• Upholds safety and a healthy work environment per facility policies.
• Keeps therapy equipment operating through maintenance and repairs.
• Adheres to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Seeks opportunities to add value and expand job responsibilities.

Education

Texas OTA licensure

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!