COTA: Rehab Support & Resident Wellness Champion

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care and therapy activities. You will assist with treatment plans, document accurately, and help maintain a safe, infection-controlled environment.

You will participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, order or facilitate equipment, and communicate progress to the multidisciplinary team along with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state; continuing education requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain 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 rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate progress to physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs.

Skills

Net Health

Point Click Care

Education

Associate Degree in COTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care and therapy activities. You will assist with treatment plans, document accurately, and help maintain a safe, infection-controlled environment.

You will participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, order or facilitate equipment, and communicate progress to the multidisciplinary team along with discharge planning.