Part-Time COTA: Rehab Care & Resident Support

Parkview; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to support discharge planning and program development.

The position requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, competency with Net Health and Point Click Care, and a commitment to high-quality care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program is required.
• Proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care systems.

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 update 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 ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report problems with department equipment so it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Skills

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Resident care

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Parkview is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in resident care. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to support discharge planning and program development.

The position requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, competency with Net Health and Point Click Care, and a commitment to high-quality care and confidentiality.