COTA- Per Diem

Country Hills Post Acute; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Hills Post Acute is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant in El Cajon, California, to support the Occupational Therapist in resident care. Your role involves ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining safety protocols, and assisting in training staff.

The position requires a licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant with an Associate Degree from an accredited program. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and manuals.
• Experience in communicating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident care.
• Complete documentation in compliance with standards.
• Communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Resident Care

Documentation compliance

Communication

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Provide 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.
• 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.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures and to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions require the ability to stand and walk frequently, sit occasionally, and sometimes climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 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 Environment

The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise level. 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.

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.