Position: Staff occupational therapist assistant (COTA) | Full-time
Setting: Skilled nursing facility
Description:
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, you will implement the resident's plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.
Responsibilities
- Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
- Assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records.
- Document resident care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
- Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
- Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate’s degree.
- Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
- CPR certification (when required).
Work Experience:
- 1 years acute care and/or skilled nursing facility experience (Preferred). New graduates welcome to apply.