Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Who We Are:

Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.

Full Time Benefits (30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Meal Program

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation and the Staff Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as assigned.

Accountabilities:

• Treats patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a collaborative team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Develops effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physicians.
• Record clinic 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 therapists.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Coordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians, and other staff within Rehab department.
• Assures that the equipment and supply needs of the department are maintained and any change of needs is recommended to the administrator. Assure that the facility as well as rehab area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Is “on-call” status during time away from work, such as after working hours or during days off.  Also during critical operating issues and during disaster emergencies such as: snow, ice storms, fire, tornados, floods or as needed by the CEO.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program. Successful completion of certification/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
2. Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.
3. Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
4. Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.
5. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
6. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public.
7. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc, that are necessary for providing quality resident care.
8. Physical requirements attached.
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.