Empowering OT Assistant: Rehab, Education & Resident Care

PACS Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care. The role emphasizes direct resident care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals and discharge planning.

The candidate will educate residents, families, and caregivers, facilitate equipment needs, and participate in care conferences.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state (as applicable).
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation per facility and payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment with infection control and equipment protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides and educate residents/families on goals and home programs.
• Communicate routinely with supervising OT to update physicians and staff on progress and discharge planning.

Skills

Documentation proficiency

Infection control

Communication

Resident care

Education

Associate Degree in OTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care. The role emphasizes direct resident care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals and discharge planning.

The candidate will educate residents, families, and caregivers, facilitate equipment needs, and participate in care conferences.