Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Berkley Manor Care Center•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

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). Care must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based at Berkley Manor Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in central Denver serving short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery needs. Full-time compensation is listed as $30 to $40; PRN compensation is $32 to $42.

Requirements

NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional thereafter.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program (ASOT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Demonstrate good body mechanics.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move 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.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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.
Follow 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 complete mandatory compliance training.