Skilled Nursing PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Spokane Valley Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia • Spokane Valley, WA

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About The Position

A Certified Occupational Therapy 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 helps provide rehabilitative services to people with physical, emotional, mental, or developmental impairments. The role is in a skilled nursing setting and is listed as PRN.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree