Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - Shoreline, WA

Avamere•Shoreline, WA

22d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA Status: Full-time Wage: $35-$45/hourly DOE Location: Avamere Rehab of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA Apply today: www.teamavamere.com [http://www.teamavamere.com] KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. • Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team. • Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements. • Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations. • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements. • Supports and participates in department operations and development. • Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis. ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information. • Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor. • Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times. • Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication. • Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor. • Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan. • Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides. • Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations. • Coordinates treatment goals with other team members. • Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency. • Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs. QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum. • Able to practice unencumbered. • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. • Full knowledge of resident’s rights. • Exudes professionalism in presentation. • Ability to multitask. • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. Reasons to Join Avamere: In-House Therapy Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments Therapist-Run Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education Manageable Productivity Expectations Flexible Schedule Options: Full-time, PRN Career Advancement & Development New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training Benefits: Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account). Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more. Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. #clinical95

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
Able to practice unencumbered.
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
Generous employee referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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