PACE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (CV PACE - Modesto)

Golden Valley Health Centers • Modesto, CA

43d • $45 - $52 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist for the implementation of a program of occupational therapy for PACE patients to help them remain independent and live safely in the community. The role will primarily be based at the Central Valley PACE Center in Modesto, with additional support required at the PACE Merced Center and Modesto McHenry Outpatient Clinic. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrates clinical competency with geriatric population.
• Only acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in California.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Supports the mission, vision, values and strategy of Golden Valley Health Centers by providing excellent patient-centered treatment, care, and services.
• Executes occupation therapy programs tailored to each participant’s needs.
• Encourages participation in tasks and therapies designed to restore, reinforce and enhance independence and productivity following illness or injury.
• Serves the center’s geriatric population consisting of PACE participants to help them remain independent and continue to live safely in the community.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist implements individualized and group occupational therapy treatments for patients enrolled in PACE and accessing day services.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist implements the individualized plan of care to decrease or eliminate disability, increase or maintain capability for independence, and develop function to a maximum level.
• Makes recommendations to modify treatments as needed. Ensure that the individual plan of care is being followed.
• Guide patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for improving function.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and makes recommendations to modify goals as necessary.
• Record and sign treatments in the patient's health record.
• Ensure services provided are in a therapeutic setting conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist to ensure that required equipment and supplies for the occupational therapy program are available or ordered as needed.
• Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS, etc).
• Provide services at participants’ home as needed or requested.
• Participate in training programs for staff and caregivers.
• Maintain and follow established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Able to perform MAX A transfers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested to assist with daily Rehab operations.
• Participates as a member of the IDT; assists with the care planning process in coordination with the IDT; includes the participant/family/caregiver in process; makes referrals to interdisciplinary support services; participates in IDT initial and semiannual assessments; communicates participant changes to IDT.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• Gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED