COTA - Geriatric Rehab with Impact & Growth

Senior Community Care of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives andearly wage

Referral bonuses & scholarship options

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support rehab services under an OT. This role offers a patient-centered environment focused on improving function and safety for elderly participants.

You will work under the supervision of the OTR, coordinate therapy services, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning in a compassionate, mission-driven program located on a welcoming campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Is a registered COTA in the state of employment or is eligible for registration in the state.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), optimize function and safety among participants to ensure establishment of strong rehab care practice within the Senior Community Care program
• Assist with planning, scheduling, mailing, transporting, filing of documents and coordinating of Occupational Therapy services offered by the department.
• Provides Occupational Therapy to the participants under the direction of the OTR
• Communicates a report on the participants’ progress to the OTR and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Skills

Experience with frail/elderly

Education

OTA program graduate

Registered COTA in state or eligible

Job description

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support rehab services under an OT. This role offers a patient-centered environment focused on improving function and safety for elderly participants.

You will work under the supervision of the OTR, coordinate therapy services, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning in a compassionate, mission-driven program located on a welcoming campus.