Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, 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 help patients make functional progress and improve their quality of life. Patient needs may include orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute conditions. This is a PRN position, with pay up to $45 per hour depending on experience. Benefits listed are for full-time employees.
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 certification upon hire; renewal is optional afterward.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics, concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
- One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed OT.
- Follow occupational treatment plans under the direction of the supervising OT.
- Document appropriately and promptly in patient charts.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Communicate and coordinate with patients, families, support departments, and interdisciplinary team members to plan 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 facilities.
- Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
- Follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct; complete required compliance training.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist with evacuation of patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Continuing education credits (CEUs) for full-time employees.
- Flexible scheduling for full-time employees.
- Student loan repayment for full-time employees.
- Career advancement and upward mobility opportunities into leadership roles for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match for full-time employees.
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave accruing from day one for full-time employees.
- Life insurance for full-time employees.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
- Health Savings Accounts for full-time employees.
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Education Level
Associate degree
