Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

CommuniCare Health Services•Calumet City, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

PRN CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time position available for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at River Oaks Healthcare Center. Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family. This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy. As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
Agree to abide by the NBCOT Practice Standards/Code of Conduct
Attain a passing score on the NBCOT certification exam
Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization
Knowledge of state and federal accreditation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Must be able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities

Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.
Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
Attends/Leads interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Assists with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.