Rehab-Focused Occupational Therapy Assistant

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant at PACS Group supports the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and related activities. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with nursing and therapy teams to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Key duties include assisting with treatment as directed by the OT, maintaining safety, educating residents and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the facility.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in data entry for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff OT with resident care and treatment as directed.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation per facility and payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Educate residents, families and caregivers on treatment goals and home exercise programs.

Skills

Resident care

Interdisciplinary communication

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree (COTA)

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant at PACS Group supports the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident care and related activities. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and collaboration with nursing and therapy teams to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Key duties include assisting with treatment as directed by the OT, maintaining safety, educating residents and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within the facility.