Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

(FT & PRN).

About The Legacy Difference

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Our Values

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

About the Role

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Assist with assessing, planning, implementing and documenting member’s, resident’s or patient’s occupational therapy
program under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Follow community guidelines, objectives and
policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• ASSESSMENT:
  • Upon receiving OT screening request, review member, resident or patient’s current situation and screensindividual for intervention.
  • Communicate screening results to member, resident or patient and appropriate family and/or staff.
  • Complete required screening documentation.
• PLANNING:
  • Plan appropriate therapeutic activities to meet client’s goals.
  • Communicate treatment plan and goals to client and family.
  • Communicate significant issues in treatment planning to OT on ongoing basis.
  • Collaborate with health care team members to begin planning for appropriate and timely discharge or transfer.
• IMPLEMENTATION:
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize treatment procedures according to patient’s needs and MD requests.
  • Implement interventions according to plan of care.
  • Communicate purpose of treatment procedures to member, resident or patient and/or family according to level ofunderstanding and modifies plan accordingly.
  • Communicate ongoing treatment issues/plan to interdisciplinary health care team members.
  • Communicate ongoing treatment issues with OT.
  • Complete required documentation regarding daily intervention.
  • Demonstrate awareness of precautions regarding client diagnosis and treatment techniques.
• EVALUATION:
  • Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions toward achieving patient outcomes and discuss need forchanges to OT.
  • Document appropriate reassessment and changes in plan of care.
  • Communicate significant changes in client status and therapeutic intervention to member, resident or patientand/or family and health care team members.
  • Communicate with OT when discharge from therapy appears appropriate.
  • Complete required documentation for discharge.
• OTHER DUTIES:
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Support and participate in changes and suggestions made by Director of Therapy
• GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee and facility information.
  • Follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times maintaining privacy, confidentiality and respect.
  • Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as they apply to this job.
  • Attend all required department and/or facility meetings.
  • Adhere to applicable laws, rules, regulations and Code of Conduct directed by Corporate Compliance Program,conduct business using ethical standards, and report any suspect or actual event or circumstance to the
    Compliance Officer.
  • Understand and comply with use and disclosure rules of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) as requiredby the HIPAA Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
  • Use the proper equipment for each job and report any missing or damaged equipment to supervisor immediately.
  • Follow facility safety program, identify and report unsafe equipment, environment or procedures to supervisor.
  • Read and follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) when handling or using chemicals.
  • Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
  • Observe all facility policies and procedures.
  • Complete employee training courses as assigned by due date.
  • Perform any other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Education Requirements and Experience

• Must have current physical examination showing freedom from certain types of communicable diseases.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Must hold a valid Texas license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must have current Cardio Pulmonary Recitation Card (CPR) issued by recognized provider such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross that includes hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment or be able to obtain CPR training and card within 30-days of hire date.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family (FTE)
• Paid time off accrual from Day 1 (FTE)
• Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance

Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.