Occupational Therapy Assistant

Westminster Brand 051816•St. Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

Westminster Suncoast, a Life Plan Community near downtown St. Petersburg, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The position reports to the Director of Therapy and supports occupational therapy services for residents by carrying out care plans established by the Occupational Therapist (OT), monitoring resident progress, assisting with evaluations and screenings, and maintaining documentation. The role is part of Westminster Communities of Florida, a not-for-profit senior-living organization serving residents in Life Plan and affordable Rental Retirement Communities.

Requirements

Associate degree from an AOTA-accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to function effectively in multifaceted systems and interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ progress and communicate with the Occupational Therapist (OT).
Carry out residents’ established care plans and goals as designated by the OT.
Assist the OT during resident evaluations.
Document residents’ activities and progress in the system and document billing activities.
Perform residents’ home assessments as part of the discharge process, as directed by the OT.
Perform residents’ admission, quarterly, and annual screenings to determine the need for therapy, as directed by the OT.