Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Yad-Healthcare; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Raise

Same Day Pay

Competitive Wages & Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks & Activities

Job summary

Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Amelia Court House, VA, is hiring for a COTA. The OT Assistant provides comprehensive treatment under supervision, identifies patients for rehab, and documents progress with OTR oversight.

Requires VA licensure and an accredited OT degree; SNF experience is preferred. The facility offers a yearly raise, same-day pay option, competitive wages, flexible scheduling, PTO, and more as part of its benefits package.

Qualifications

• BA or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• Current license/registration in Virginia required.
• SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT treatment under supervision of an OTR.
• Identify appropriate patients and refer for rehab.
• Document daily participation and progress with co-signature of OTR.
• Ensure MD orders for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Attend facility rehab meetings and act as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Schedule patients, complete billing logs and bill ethically for OT services.
• Cover other therapists’ caseload during absences and supervise junior staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, families.

Skills

Licensed OTA VA

Team collaboration

Education

BA/Associates in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Amelia Court House, VA, 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.

NOW HIRING:

(COTA) Occupational Therapist Assistant

Benefits:

• Yearly Raise
• Same Day Pay Option
• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications:

• 1.Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
• 2.Holds current license and/or registration in the state VA.
• 3. SNF experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• 1.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• 2.Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• 3.Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
• 4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• 5.Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• 6.Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• 7.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• 8.Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• 9.Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• 10.Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• 11.Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed.
• 12.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• 13.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• 14.Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• 15.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• 16.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
• 17.Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
• 18.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
• 19.Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.
• 20.Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
• 21.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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