Occupational Therapist Assistant

Avir Vista; Groesbeck (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!

Competitive Compensation & Benefits!

Flexible Schedules!

Job summary

Avir at Groesbeck in Groesbeck, TX is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. The OTA will work under the direction of an OT to provide direct patient care and to document treatments and progress.

New grads are welcome to apply; the role offers a stable SNF setting, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team environment. Schedule is 35 hours per week with supervision as required.

Qualifications

• Active/Valid Texas license as Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification
• In good standing with regulatory agencies/licensing boards
• SNF/Long term care experience preferred
• Knowledge of current treatment practices
• Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer treatment to residents to relieve pain and improve function.
• Provide OT services/interventions under supervision of an OT.
• Relay information and referrals to the OT as needed.
• Deliver treatment according to an established plan of care.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor patient response to treatment.
• Complete required forms and documentation per policy and regulations.
• Attend required meetings with the Rehab Director

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Texas OT Assistant license

COTA certification

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule: 35/week.

Avir at Groesbeck in Groesbeck, TX has an amazing opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their new In-House Therapy Team.

New grads welcome to apply!

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing.


• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist


• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Occupational Therapist


• Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care.


• Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers.


• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention.


• Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.


• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Requirements:

• Active/Valid Texas license as Occupational Therapy Assistant


• Valid certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)


• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards


• SNF/Long term care experience preferred


• Current knowledge of treatment practices


• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred

Career Advantages

• In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!


• Competitive Compensation & Benefits!


• Flexible Schedules!