PRN COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - GREATPLAINS
Wichita, KS 67206
About the Job
Who We Are
Excellence
Trust
Accountability
Mutual Respect
Fun
What we offer:
Great Plains Post Acute Care is part of PACS Group, Inc. PACS Post Acute elevates post-acute care across the country (200 facilities) by delivering clinical excellence and personalized care and by honing operational effectiveness.
Mission
To revolutionize the delivery, leadership, and quality of post-acute care nationally.
Values
- Love. We recognize that love is the foundation for providing care to the vulnerable. We support our clients as they build a culture of loving care within and beyond their communities.
Excellence
- We look for and act on opportunities to improve every day.
Trust
- We act with integrity and expect the same of others.
Accountability
- We seek responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
Mutual Respect
- We treat others the way they want to be treated.
Fun
- We create and instill fun and enjoyment in everything we do.
As our occupational therapist you will get to play a key role in:
- Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
- Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
- 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.
- Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
- 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.
Qualification Education and/or Experience
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Point Click Care.
- Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
- Must always maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
What we offer:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
Source : GREATPLAINS