Rehab - 19375718

Family Health West Hospital • Fruita, CO

12d

About The Position

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is needed in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The position supports Occupational Therapists by delivering occupational therapy services to a diverse patient population, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. The schedule is 8-hour days, 5 days a week, with weekends as needed or scheduled. The employee may be asked to fill in at various rehabilitation facilities and perform other job-related duties to support the rehabilitation department and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Current certification from NBCOT.
• Valid Colorado state license in good standing.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Ability to use critical thinking to assess and address individual patient care needs.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically Epic.
• Ability to provide care that complies with insurance carrier requirements and demonstrates medical justification.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Occupational Therapist to deliver occupational therapy services.
• Document services provided and maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicate patient conditions and progress effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Assist with the orientation and training of new staff and participate in ongoing educational programs.
• Comply with ethical standards of practice and the Colorado State Practice Act.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance and be present as scheduled.
• Maintain patient, resident, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Work weekends and fill in at various rehabilitation facilities as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties to support the rehabilitation department and ensure high-quality care for all patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree