PRN COTA: Rehab Support & Resident Care

Antelope Valley Care Center; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley Care Center is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and implementing treatment plans.

The role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, state licensure, and CPR certification if required. Good documentation, infection control, and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.

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 may be required.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation per facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervising OT to update physicians, nursing staff, and families on progress and discharge planning.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on goals, home exercise programs, and safety strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of necessary durable medical equipment to promote ADL independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and company information.
• Report problems with department equipment.
• Contribute to QA and rehab program development.
• Relate positively with residents, families, staff, and colleagues.

Skills

Documentation

Infection control

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Resident education

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Antelope Valley Care Center is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and implementing treatment plans.

The role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, state licensure, and CPR certification if required. Good documentation, infection control, and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.