PRN COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at GREATPLAINS in Wichita, Kansas

Job Description:

Who We Are

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.

• We look for and act on opportunities to improve every day.

• We act with integrity and expect the same of others.

• We seek responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.

• We treat others the way they want to be treated.

• 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.

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Your birthday as holiday paid off!