About The Position
The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The role treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist, documents care accurately and on time, and helps maintain a safe treatment environment. The assistant communicates with the supervising occupational therapist and the interdisciplinary care team about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning; educates residents, families, and caregivers; and supports restorative care, staff training, and rehabilitation program quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
- Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data in 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 fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
- 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 certification 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 help residents achieve independence in activities of daily living.
- Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
- Report department equipment problems so equipment 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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Education Level
Associate degree
