Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN (86740)

Regency Integrated Health Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a PRN role at Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio. Under the guidance of a licensed therapist and physician, you will implement the plan of care and contribute to high-quality resident care, with travel up to 50% as needed.

You will screen residents quarterly, evaluate and update treatment plans, document progress, educate staff and families, coordinate in-services, and

Qualifications

• The COTA must maintain active Texas state licensure for Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Screen all residents quarterly to identify declines and determine need for intervention.
• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish treatment plans and goals.
• Re-assess patients and caseload to determine continued services or discontinuation.
• Carry out treatment program as indicated.
• Provide discharge planning to support maximal independence.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers as indicated.
• Identify needs for program development and implement programs.
• Identify equipment needs and order per policy.
• Complete documentation per guidelines.
• Coordinate in-services for staff to ensure safe program carryover.
• Attend required meetings.
• Supervise therapy assistants/techs as per state regulations.

Education

Texas state licensure for Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remington Transitional Care of San Antonio - San Antonio, TX 78229 Position Type: PRN Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will implement the plan of care as established by the therapist and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care. The COTA will communicate with facility staff and provide support to the facility through training and in-services as needed.

Qualifications

• Screen all residents in the facility on a quarterly basis to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if therapeutic intervention is indicated.
• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate treatment plans and goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
• Re-assess patients and caseload as appropriate to determine the need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.
• Carry out treatment program as indicated.
• Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers as indicated.
• Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.
• Identify equipment needs of the therapy department and order equipment according to company policy and procedure.
• Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in the documentation manual.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff as the need is determined to ensure safe and effective carryover of maintenance/restorative programs and overall care of the residents.
• Attend all meetings required by the facility.
• Supervise therapy assistants/techs as set forth in PT/OT/ST state regulations.

Licensing Requirements

The COTA must maintain active Texas state licensure for Therapy Assistant.

Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.