Skilled Nursing PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Spokane of Cascadia LLC • Spokane Valley, WA

6d • $32 - $37

About The Position

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA aids in providing rehabilitative services for people with physical, emotional, mental, or developmental impairments.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s or patient’s capacity and tolerance, under the direction of a physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of resident or patient progress.
• Assists in instructing residents or patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintains punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree