Compassionate OTA: Rehab & Daily Living Support

PACS Group; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Encinitas, CA, is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care and treatment. You will document accurately, maintain infection control and safety protocols, and participate in care conferences while coordinating with physicians, nursing staff, and families to plan progress and discharge.

A COTA associate degree is required, with state licensure and CPR as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication with residents and their

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group in Encinitas, CA, is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care and treatment. You will document accurately, maintain infection control and safety protocols, and participate in care conferences while coordinating with physicians, nursing staff, and families to plan progress and discharge.

A COTA associate degree is required, with state licensure and CPR as applicable.