Career-Advancing COTA: Flexible Schedule & PTO

Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Raise

Same Day Pay Option

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Emporia, VA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our long-term care team. Under the supervision of an OTR, you will provide comprehensive therapy, document progress, obtain MD orders, and participate in care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

We offer a competitive benefits package, a flexible schedule, paid time off, yearly raises, and opportunities for growth within a supportive facility environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• Holds current license/registration in the state (as applicable).
• SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note with co-signature from OTR.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior COTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, facility staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.

Education

BA or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Current license/registration in the state

Job description

Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Emporia, VA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our long-term care team. Under the supervision of an OTR, you will provide comprehensive therapy, document progress, obtain MD orders, and participate in care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

We offer a competitive benefits package, a flexible schedule, paid time off, yearly raises, and opportunities for growth within a supportive facility environment.