COTA- FT

PACS

14d

About The Position

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The position treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist, maintains accurate and compliant documentation, supports a safe treatment environment, and communicates with the supervising therapist and care team about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning. The assistant also educates residents, families, and caregivers, supports staff training, helps arrange durable medical equipment, and contributes to quality assurance and rehabilitation program development as assigned. The role requires an associate degree from an accredited COTA program, computer proficiency, and an active occupational therapist assistant license in the state. The employee must meet continuing education requirements and keep the license in good standing. CPR certification is required if mandated by licensure. The work involves frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other movement, and handling or moving residents and equipment. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
Proficiency with computer skills, including inputting 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 concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state; maintain the license in good standing and meet state continuing education requirements.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment; exertion may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
Effective communication, including talking and hearing, and ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification as determined appropriate by the 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 resident independence in activities of daily living, such as adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report department equipment problems 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.
Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.