Occupational Therapy Assistant: Resident-Centered Rehab

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and therapeutic interventions. You will assist with treatment as directed, document progress, and help ensure safety and compliance within the facility.

You will also participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and coordinate with the team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.
• Continuing education requirements per state practices.

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.
• Provides 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; 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

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and therapeutic interventions. You will assist with treatment as directed, document progress, and help ensure safety and compliance within the facility.

You will also participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and coordinate with the team to optimize rehabilitation outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to licensure requirements.