Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Waverly (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

401K

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activites

Job summary

Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Waverly, VA is seeking a full-time COTA to join our on-site rehab team. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy under the supervision of an OTR and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, obtaining orders, coordinating scheduling, and supporting patients and families. SNF experience and an active VA license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or AS degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
• Holds current license and/or 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 in an accurate and timely fashion, with co-signature by the OTR.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for OT services.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absences as necessary.
• Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care to rehab staff and facility personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Therapy

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Waverly, 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

Full Time

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activites

Qualifications:

• 1.Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized bythe AOTA.
• 2.Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
• 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, sick and time off notification.
• 21.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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