COTA

RIVERCREST in; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists in a post-acute care setting in Oregon City, OR. You will assist in implementing treatment plans, document patient progress, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to improve outcomes.

Required is an OTA credential with state certification; one year of COTA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required to practice as OTA.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Experience as COTA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under supervision.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and team members.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility requirements.
• Maintains licensure/certification as required.
• Reports changes in patient status to supervising therapists.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in OTA

1+ year COTA experience preferred

Job description

General Purpose

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

Essential Duties

• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.
• Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Supervisory Requirements

This positons does not have supervisory requirements.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

• Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• One or more years of experience as COTA preferred.

Language Skills

• Able to understand and interpret complex written or verbal instructions.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with patients and their families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals.

Mathematical Skills

• The ability to precisely follow a treatment plan an OT has developed is imperative.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy body mechanics

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's abilities.
• Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.
• Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including undergoing physical examination.

Work Environment

The 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. 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. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.