Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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.

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