COTA PRN

PACS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to work with residents throughout the facility. The COTA treats residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist and assists with resident care, progress updates, care planning, and discharge planning. The role involves maintaining accurate service documentation and communicating with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team. The COTA also supports staff training, resident and caregiver education, equipment needs, quality improvement, and the facility rehabilitation program. The position is based at Richwood Nursing & Rehab in Oldham County, LaGrange, Kentucky. The work environment is typically low to moderate in noise. The physical demands include frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and handling residents or equipment. Lifting demands may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds. Effective communication and the ability to perceive tactile, auditory, and visual information are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of employment; maintain the license in good standing and meet state continuing-education requirements.
Computer skills sufficient to enter data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to meet the physical demands of resident care, including frequent standing and walking, handling equipment, and assisting or transporting residents.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and to perceive tactile, auditory, and visual information.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification as appropriate per facility.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

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 rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Communicate routinely with the supervising Occupational Therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents' independence in activities of daily living, including adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report problems with department equipment so it can be maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident-handling practices.