Geriatric Occupational Therapy Assistant — Impactful Care

PACE; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a licensed COTA to support occupational therapy services in our day health center and community programs. You will implement and modify treatment plans for geriatric participants, document care, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Minimum one year of geriatrics experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication, patient relations, and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Michigan COTA license in good standing.
• Graduate of an AOTA-approved school with an OTA associate degree.
• Minimum of one year experience in geriatrics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with professional and ethical standards.
• Legibly document daily and weekly treatments in the patient medical record.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assure delivery of quality care; delegate tasks to support staff as needed.
• Represent the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors and personnel; attend care conferences as requested.
• Communicate effectively with department staff, company personnel, patients, caregivers and department head.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of departmental supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly clinical area.
• Participate in Quality Assurance initiatives as appropriate.
• May rotate to other facilities or perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer relations

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a licensed COTA to support occupational therapy services in our day health center and community programs. You will implement and modify treatment plans for geriatric participants, document care, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Minimum one year of geriatrics experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication, patient relations, and collaboration across disciplines are essential.