Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Regency Pacific; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Regency Albany, a skilled nursing community in the Willamette Valley, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house therapy team. This PRN, hourly position supports direct patient care under supervision of an OT and contributes to program goals.

You will work within state guidelines, implement OT plans, and collaborate with therapists to optimize resident function and quality of life. Licensure must be current and unrestricted.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted OTA license in the state of practice.
• Ability to kneel, stoop and stand for extended periods as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with state laws governing OT services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Follow treatment plans defined by the supervising OT and perform qualified procedures.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising OT.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Detail oriented

Friendly

Courteous

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Pay Rate: Hourly Status: PRN * * *

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.

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.
• 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)

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.