Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

West Bloomfield Health and Rehabilitation Center; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

DailyPay

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist the Occupational Therapists in helping patients regain functional independence. The OTA will work with a team to provide individualized care, document treatments, and participate in care conferences within the Rehab Services Department.

Qualified candidates hold an approved OTA program credential and a current OTA license; long term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved OTA program.
• Current OTA license.
• Long term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments as directed by the Occupational Therapist, and document treatments in the medical record.
• Supervise the direct patient care activities of the Rehab Aids.
• Coordinate patient care with members of other departments and staff within the Rehab Services Department.
• Participates in resident care conferences, Restorative Team meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate of an approved OTA program

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant with passion for improving the lives of seniors? As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) you will assist the Occupational Therapists to help patients regain functional independence. Attention to detail, individualized care, and participation in a team approach are part of every interaction.

We are offering leading benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments as directed by the Occupational Therapist, and document treatments in the medical record.
• Supervise the direct patient care activities of the Rehab Aids
• Coordinate patient care with members of other departments and staff within the Rehab Services Department.
• Participates in resident care conferences, Restorative Team meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved OTA program
• Current OTA license
• Long term care experience preferred.

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!