Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA
About The Position
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information. Friendship is looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for administering an occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License required
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day.
- The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
- Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures
- Assess treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustment as needed
- Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts
- Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, students and others as assigned
- Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations
- Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
