To: Helena Franklin
Fri 4/5/2024 12:45 PM
Homestead Post Acute is hiring for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work during weekdays as needed. At Homestead Post Acute we take pride in offering the highest level of nursing and therapy services in the industry. Our professional occupational therapists and certified assistants use task-directed activities in the treatment of our residents whose functional abilities, daily activities, and independence have been impaired by illness, injury or aging. Occupational therapy assists our residents in adapting to their social and physical environment by mastering tasks essential for daily living. Our occupational therapists may work with residents who have debilitating arthritic conditions or those with difficulty bathing, dressing and other activities of daily living. They assist residents with impaired vision and/or hearing to function well in their environment. Essential Duties: • Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist. • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board. • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans. • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility. • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements. • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. • Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. • Participate in discharge planning. • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area. • Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Benefits: At Homestead Post-Acute our employees are our priority along with serving our residents and their families. We offer a full benefits package that includes: · Major medical, dental and vision insurance. · 401(k) and retirement planning · Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Sick Pay · Positive team culture, personal appreciation and skills training. Education: Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care. Nondiscrimination Statement: Providence Group, Inc. and all of the Facilities that it owns and operates do not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or creed in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of their programs and activities, and in staff and employee assignments to patients, whether carried out by Providence Group, Inc. and the Facilities that it owns and operates directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Providence Group, Inc. and the Facilities that it owns and operates arrange to carry out their programs and activities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Medical specialties: • Geriatrics • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Education: • Associate (Preferred) License/Certification: • Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred) • COTA (Preferred) Work Location: In person
