Homestead Post Acute is hiring for a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). 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.

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:

Homestead Post Acute 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 Homestead Post Acute and the Facilities that it owns and operates directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Homestead Post Acute and the Facilities that it owns and operates arrange to carry out their programs and activities.

Pay:

$35.00 - $38.00 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

Work Location:

In person