Occupational Therapy Assistant - Tampico Terrace - Walnut Creek, Ca

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join the team at Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA! *Flexible scheduling! *Supportive therapy team to work beside! *Stable consistent caseload!

$3000 Sign-on Bonus

The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care:

• Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
• Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
• Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs
• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other update

Effective and efficient time management skills

Works well with people, including staff, residents and families

Communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to solve problems effectively

Knowledge: Current Occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

License: Current, unencumbered, active Occupational Therapy Assistant License (required)

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walnut Creek, CA 94598: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person