Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at the Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE clinic. We have great benefits and a great work environment!

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• NEW! Net Spend option: 50% of wages before payday
• Ministry Program

Pay: $25.00-$28.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Position: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is to provide quality ongoing therapy to all participants of the Senior Community Care program. Communicate on an ongoing basis with OTR, participants and staff, the progress of such designed programs. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with participant related activities and direct participant care. The Assistant keeps department records as per facility policy.

Assists in ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME) for participants as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Is a registered COTA in the state of employment or is eligible for registration in the state
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of one-year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a long-term care facility preferred.

• Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), optimize function and safety among participants to ensure establishment of strong rehab care practice within the Senior Community Care program
• Assist with planning, scheduling, mailing, transporting, filing of documents and coordinating of Occupational Therapy services offered by the department.
• Provides Occupational Therapy to the participants under the direction of the OTR
• Communicates a report on the participants’ progress to the OTR and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Consults with the OTR and IDT regarding participants’ change of condition as indicated during the course of treatment
• Assists with re-evaluation of the participant in conjunction with the OTR, provider(s) and IDT as needed
• Ensures that Occupational Therapy services are provided on a continuous basis, without interruption. This involves informing the OTR of upcoming vacations, leave of absences or other reasons (excluding Holidays), when a replacement therapist may be needed.

Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, housekeepers, maintenance associates, and culinary employees among others. Our PACE centers offer flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends.

Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. Our Lansing, MI location values staff and residents highly and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and a strong focus on work-life balance. In our Great Place To Work surveys, employees have recognized our organization for positive work culture and inclusion.

EEO Statement: Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures our mission and creates an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.