Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab & Independence

PACS Group (United Kingdom); Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant supports the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident care and treatment planning within the facility. You will assist with therapy activities, document progress, and help ensure safety and compliance in daily operations.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in care conferences, educate residents and families on treatment goals and home programs, and help train Restorative Aides as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• 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.
• Communicate 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.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in COTA program

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant supports the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident care and treatment planning within the facility. You will assist with therapy activities, document progress, and help ensure safety and compliance in daily operations.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in care conferences, educate residents and families on treatment goals and home programs, and help train Restorative Aides as needed.