Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Grand Junction, CO

17d • $26 - $36

About The Position

The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times. The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a PT in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current license or be license-eligible in the state of Colorado
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
• Proven working experience as a COTA
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
• Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
• Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
• Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
• Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees
• 401k employer matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees