Licensed OT Assistant — Drive Rehab & Patient Progress

(Willow Creek Healthcare Center) Willow Creek Post Acute, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Post Acute, LLC is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in resident care and therapy sessions. You will document accurately, maintain safety, assist with equipment needs, and participate in care conferences.

You will also educate residents and families on goals and home programs, while upholding confidentiality. This role requires an Associate Degree in a COTA program, state licensure, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates 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.
• 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.
• Must 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

Reading technical procedures

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Willow Creek Post Acute, LLC is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in resident care and therapy sessions. You will document accurately, maintain safety, assist with equipment needs, and participate in care conferences.

You will also educate residents and families on goals and home programs, while upholding confidentiality. This role requires an Associate Degree in a COTA program, state licensure, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary