Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Employer
- Ecumen
- Location
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Start date
- Sep 9, 2024
- Closing date
- Oct 9, 2024
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- Category
- Healthcare
- Job Type
- Employee
- Employment Status
- Full Time
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Ecumen Pathstone
Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA | Mankato MN | On Call / PRN / As Needed.
Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitation services to persons with mental, physical, emotional or development impairments and helping clients improve their quality of life by teaching them ways to compensate for limitations.
About Us:
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Opportunity Details:
Schedule: On Call / PRN / As Needed
Pay: $27.24 - $39.12 depending on experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA | Mankato MN | On Call / PRN / As Needed.
Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitation services to persons with mental, physical, emotional or development impairments and helping clients improve their quality of life by teaching them ways to compensate for limitations.
About Us:
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Opportunity Details:
Schedule: On Call / PRN / As Needed
Pay: $27.24 - $39.12 depending on experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Teaches clients proper techniques (examples: transfer from bed to wheelchair, ways to stretch and achieve limber muscles) following treatment plan developed in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
- Monitors clients in performance of activities, provides encouragement, and notifies Occupational Therapist if treatments are not having the intended effect.
- Records client's progress in their Occupational Therapy records, and provides accurate and detailed records of services provided for billing purposes.
- Interviews clients to verify personal and medical information; reviews and records client's medical history and confirms purpose for treatment.
- Ensures cleanliness of work areas and maintains sufficient supplies necessary to provide services; maintains OT equipment according to operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, and initiates calls for repair services as necessary.
- Practices within state licensure requirements and scope of practice.
- Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
- Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Education: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from accredited program
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
- Previous experience working with seniors
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