COTA: Rehab Partner for Resident Independence

(Valhalla Post Acute) Lake Forest Post Acute, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care at a Milwaukee-area post-acute facility. You will help implement treatment plans, assist with therapy activities, and ensure accurate documentation and safety standards.

This role requires an OTA license in the state, an accredited degree, and proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Continuing education requirements per state practices.
• License must be maintained in good standing with the state board.
• Ability to read technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate 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 with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, 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.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Skills

Documentation proficiency

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care at a Milwaukee-area post-acute facility. You will help implement treatment plans, assist with therapy activities, and ensure accurate documentation and safety standards.

This role requires an OTA license in the state, an accredited degree, and proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care.