Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

YAD Healthcare; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Raises

Excellent Rates

Very high PRN Rate

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Asheboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Asheboro, NC, is seeking a dedicated (COTA) Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our in-house rehab team and provide quality care to residents.

Under supervision of an OTR, you will participate in patient evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, while ensuring compliance with state guidelines and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• Current license/registration in NC.
• 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 progress on progress notes accurately and obtain OTR co-signature.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications, and discharges.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as scheduled by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team and participate in scheduling of patients.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients accurately for occupational therapy services.
• Cover other therapists’ caseload during absences and supervise junior COTA staff as needed.

Education

BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

(COTA) Occupational Therapist Assistant

Asheboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Asheboro, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Under New Management! Excellent In-House Rehab Team!

NOW HIRING: (COTA) Occupational Therapist Assistant

Benefits

• Yearly Raises


• Excellent Rates


• Very high PRN Rate


• Comprehensive Benefits Package


• Flexible Schedule


• Paid Time Off


• Company Discounts


• Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.


• Holds current license and/or registration in the state NC.


• SNF experience preferred

Job 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 in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the 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 members or students as needed.


• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient 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 policies and procedures.


• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.


• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.


• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.


• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers


• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.


• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.


• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.