Occupational Therapy Assistant – Rehab Team Impact

PACS Group; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/OTA) in Rio Rancho, NM to assist the OT with resident care and documentation. The role requires a state license and ongoing professional development within a rehabilitation setting.

You will work under the OT supervisor, participate in care conferences, support discharge planning, and help educate residents and families on treatment plans while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required from an accredited COTA program.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Continuing education requirements per state practice.

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.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• 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.
• 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

Computer literacy

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/OTA) in Rio Rancho, NM to assist the OT with resident care and documentation. The role requires a state license and ongoing professional development within a rehabilitation setting.

You will work under the OT supervisor, participate in care conferences, support discharge planning, and help educate residents and families on treatment plans while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.