Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based in skilled nursing facilities serving residents who need long-term skilled support and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Care is delivered in a patient-centered, interdisciplinary environment to support functional progress and quality of life. Patient needs may include orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute conditions, with the patient mix varying by facility. This is a PRN position. New graduates are welcome to apply; one year of experience is preferred. The COTA follows occupational treatment plans under the supervising OT, documents care, uses therapy software, and collaborates with patients, families, support departments, and interdisciplinary team members.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
- Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal is optional going forward.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT.
- Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
- Use good judgment and reasoning, and concentrate effectively.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
