NRG Therapies -

NRG Therapies is looking for a COTA to join our team at Windmill Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. We offer competitive pay and great benefits including free health / vision / dental insurance!

Job Title : Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reports to : Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary :

The occupational therapy assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Job Duties :

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
• Assist with admission screening.
• Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist and / or Director of Rehabilitation with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and / or Director of Rehab.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.
• Act in compliance with regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed, willing helping others.

Required Credentials :

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases
• Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods :

Standing : Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

Pushing : Applying Pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away form the source of the force push or pull force up to 35 pounds.

Lifting : Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position Required to lift up to 50 pounds of force independently.

May be required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance of another person or mechanical lift.

Stooping : Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body.

Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.

Last updated : 2024-04-24