Resident-Focused Occupational Therapy Assistant

PACS; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the licensed Occupational Therapist in resident care and treatment plans. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safe treatment environments, collaboration with the health care team, and education of residents and families on goals and home exercise programs, with opportunities to train Restorative Aides.

This position requires compliance with state licenses, CE requirements, and a commitment to quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills and healthcare software (Net Health, PointClickCare).

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.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in COTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the licensed Occupational Therapist in resident care and treatment plans. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safe treatment environments, collaboration with the health care team, and education of residents and families on goals and home exercise programs, with opportunities to train Restorative Aides.

This position requires compliance with state licenses, CE requirements, and a commitment to quality