Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Forest Grove Post Acute; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee meals

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Forest Grove Post Acute is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in resident care and treatment. The role involves assisting with daily therapies, documenting progress, and ensuring safe, compliant care.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, be skilled in documentation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and patient goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and policies.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident care and treatment.
• Maintain safe treatment environments and follow infection control protocols.
• Document accurately per facility, government, and payer requirements.

Skills

Documentation

Resident care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Infection control

Education

AS OT Assistant degree

Job description

FOREST GROVE POST ACUTEOur purpose is to care for people in their moments of need.Our philosophy of caring is based on our core values and is at the center of all we do.FGPA is proud of our commitment to excellence and emphasis on quality care guided by a compassionate heart.Benefits:Discounted employee meals401(k)Employee Assistance ProgramGeneral 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.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.