Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA
About The Position
Friendship is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Friendship Richfield Health Center in Salem, Virginia. The COTA administers an occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist. Friendship is a nonprofit senior living and care organization founded in 1966. It serves more than 1,500 residents and patients each day and provides a continuum of services across four campuses, including independent and assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, and Alzheimer’s and memory care. Friendship welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day.
- Must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility.
Responsibilities
- Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments.
- Adhere to departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
- Assess treatment plan progressions, identify deficiencies, and make adjustments as needed.
- Participate in program development, quality assurance, and improvement efforts.
- Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides and technicians, students, and others as assigned.
- Identify opportunities to improve resident care quality and departmental operations.
- Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary insurance, including additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and short-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
