At Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, our nursing home is designed as a safe, comfortable place where patients can receive compassionate care, they need from staff specially trained in dementia. Our facility is recognized with a 4.5 Google Star Rating. Garden Terrace at Fort Worth also offers 24/7 skilled nursing care as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies for both inpatient and outpatient. We hope you will consider joining our team, apply today!
Location
- Candidates must be willing and able to support both of our nearby facilities. Garden Terrace at Fort Worth is located just a short 7-minute drive from Renaissance Park Multi Care Center, and team members may be scheduled or asked to travel between the two locations.
Compensation Range
- Full Time: $30 to $40
- PRN: $32 - $42
Position Summary
The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer