Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Burlington (KS); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America in Burlington, KS seeks a COTA to provide direct occupational therapy under supervision of a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans, assist patients, and communicate with the care team.

Candidates should be NBCOT certified, hold an active state license, and have a CPR certification. One year of experience preferred; new grads welcome. Proficiency with Word/Excel and email is required.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certified upon hire, renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State with active license
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current during employment

Aufgaben

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Body mechanics

Ausbildung

ASOT (Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer