Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Hcshiring; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

License renewal

EPA program

In-house training

PTO with holidays

Leadership development

Job summary

Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community in the Willamette Valley, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in Albany, Oregon. This PRN role emphasizes compassionate, resident-centered care.

Responsibilities include following state laws, adhering to the plan of care, and communicating changes to the supervising OT. Benefits include ongoing education funding, PTO, and professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted OTA license for the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under OT supervision.
• Follow state laws governing occupational therapy in home care.
• Follow treatment plans defined by the OT and only perform procedures you are qualified to perform.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising OT.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant degree

Job description

We are Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community located in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We are looking for caring & compassionate resident-minded individuals to join our team.

PRN Opportunity!

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.

You will:

• Under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that the COTA is qualified and trained to perform
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You currently:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed because of the exertion required to assist patients.
• Ability tokneel, stoop and stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.