The Meridian Galveston - Nursing & Assisted Living Facility

** $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS !! **

Become apart of the Meridian family & APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and
• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program other reimbursement regulations.
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Must have or be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Shift:

• 8:00am-4:00pm
• weekend availability

Benefits:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

*We’re always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team! If you're looking to make a career change and work in a collaborative/supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! *

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactory and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employee with disabilities to perform the essential function of their job absent undue hardship. This position does require employee to be able to frequently travel, walk, lift to 25lbs, sit, and stand.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you graduated from an accredited assistant program?

Experience:

• nursing home: 1 year (Preferred)
• COTA: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person