Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of Burlington; Burlington (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Burlington is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under supervision of an OT. This full-time, hourly role requires NBCOT certification, an active state license, CPR, and a program graduate.

You will contribute to patient care plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while upholding Life Care standards and demonstrating professional conduct.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certified upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; active license in good standing.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Follows occupational treatment plans under the supervising OT.
• Maintains patient charts appropriately and promptly.
• Utilizes therapy software and communicates with the team.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics and patient safety.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan for patient needs.

Education

ASOT

NBCOT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of Burlington

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days

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 actionKnowledgeable 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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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