Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- PRN

PACS•Augusta, GA

23d•$0 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their growing Therapy Team. This role involves assisting the Occupational Therapist with resident treatment plans, helping residents improve daily living skills, mobility, and independence, and encouraging residents throughout their rehab and recovery journey. The COTA will also maintain accurate treatment documentation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Active, unencumbered South Carolina COTA license
Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting preferred
Passion for helping residents reach their highest level of function and independence

Responsibilities

Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident treatment plans
Help residents improve daily living skills, mobility, and independence
Encourage residents throughout their rehab and recovery journey
Maintain accurate treatment documentation
Work collaboratively with an amazing interdisciplinary team
Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.