What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Brentwood Nursing Home?
We are looking for a motivated professional to join our rehabilitation team. Our mission is to provide high-quality care that empowers our residents to achieve their maximum functional potential in a supportive, positive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence: Deliver high-quality occupational therapy treatments under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT) according to established plans of care.
Caseload Management: Collaborate with supervisors to manage individual and group treatment schedules while meeting facility efficiency standards.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to guidelines, state licensure regulations, and professional ethical standards. Ensure all billing and treatment documentation is accurate and timely.
Education: Instruct residents, families, and caregivers on home-exercise programs and safety procedures to ensure a successful transition during discharge.
Leadership: Assists the OT in providing occupational therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care, as directed by the OT.
Safety & Environments: Ensure therapy equipment and treatment areas remain sanitary, orderly and hazard-free.
Residents Rights and Advocacy
Uphold the Residents' Bill of Rights, ensuring total confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
Foster an atmosphere of kindness and respect, reporting any grievances or concerns to administration immediately.
Qualifications
Education: graduate of an AOTA-accredited OTA program
Licensure: Current or eligible for licensure as an OTA in the state of practice.
Experience: Prior experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Strength: ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds (medium work classification).
Stamina: ability to stand for extended periods, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.
Coordination: strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks.
Senses: Visual acuity (close/distance/depth perception) and the ability to communicate clearly with residents.