About The Position
The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The assistant treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist, documents care accurately and promptly, maintains a safe treatment environment, and communicates with the supervising therapist and care team about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning. The role also includes educating residents and caregivers, supporting staff training, recommending durable medical equipment, and contributing to rehabilitation program development and quality improvement.
Requirements
- Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
- Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
- State licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
- CPR certification if required by licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certifications as appropriate per facility.
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 the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Communicate 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.
- Provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents' independence in activities of daily living.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
- Report problems with department equipment so it can be maintained in good working order.
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
