PRN COTA

Sagewood; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship program

Lunch specials ($4)

Job summary

Sagewood is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house team providing care across Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care units in Phoenix. This PRN role supports an active patient population at both outpatient and SNF settings with a focus on compassionate elder care.

The pay rate ranges from $30 to $38 per hour. The position offers flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth within a respected senior living operator.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program.
• CPR certification and state licensure required.
• Ability to perform sedentary tasks with some physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of patient care records for all patients on your caseload.
• Accurately report billing information for Occupational Therapy for your patients.
• Assist the registered Occupational Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
• Perform routine treatment procedures per the planned program.
• Adapt treatment approaches and environment to patient needs under supervision.
• Report pertinent findings to the supervising therapist.
• Participate in in-service development for the facility as requested.
• Deliver treatment following facility, Medicare, and policy procedures.

Skills

Record maintenance

Billing reporting

Assist OT

Crisis response

Education

Graduation from an approved therapy program

Tools

CPR certified

Job description

While the summer months are often considered slower in Phoenix, our outpatient clinic and inpatient SNF continue to experience strong demand - we are fully booked with an active patient waitlist.
We are open Monday-Sunday and offer flexible scheduling so you can achieve work-life balance on your terms.

Pay Rate: $30 - $38 per hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Join an amazing in-house team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care and innovative programs. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll provide exceptional services within Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care residents. This role will foster a positive, supportive environment for residents, families, and team members on a PRN basis.

Thinking about future growth?

LCS is the second-largest senior living operator in the nation, with over 149 communities in 33 states… and growing! We believe in professional development at every stage of your career. With endless opportunities for advancement, your future with us is limitless. At LCS, Sagewood, and Acacia, we create living experiences that truly enhance the lives of seniors.

What you'll do:

1. Helps with the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.
2. Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information of Occupational Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.
3. Assists the registered Occupational Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
4. Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
5. Modifies treatment approaches and adapts intervention environment, tools, materials, and activities reflecting the changing needs and according to the individual and his or her social cultural context under the supervision of an OTR.
6. Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
7. Participate in development and presentation of in‑services for the facility as requested.
8. Perform clinical functions: screens, following of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare, and policies and procedures.
9. Terminates services formulating discontinuation and follow‑up plans when maximum benefit is received under the supervision of an OTR.
10. Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
11. Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
12. Maintains a high standard of resident care.
13. Responds immediately to all crisis and/or calls for assistance.
14. Actively participates in in‑services, department meetings and continuing education.
15. Communicates with patient’s physician/family as necessary regarding patient’s progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising Occupational Therapist.
16. Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
17. Contributes to program planning and development in collaboration with an OTR.

You will enjoy:

• 401K + employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship (employees plus school aged dependents)
• $4 Daily Lunch Specials
• Annual bonuses and merit increases
• Daily Pay Options
• Comprehensive orientation with ongoing support and professional development
• Awesome work environments and great in-house team!

Who you are:

Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program. Sedentary tasks related to job – approximately 10% Physical tasks as listed – approximately 90%. Physical tasks as listed – approximately 90%. CPR certified. Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession

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