Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Christy (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Morehead is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of an OT. The role requires NBCOT certification, active state licensure, and CPR. New grads welcome to apply, with one year experience preferred.

The position emphasizes adherence to Life Care standards, patient-centered care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Licensed/registered in the relevant state; active license required.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification required upon hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and support departments to plan patient needs.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times.
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care.
• Implements and interprets department goals, policies, and procedures.
• Performs competently in patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information and adheres to conduct policies.
• Follows company policies including harassment and compliance training.
• Exhibits integrity and professionalism per Life Care standards.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Education

ASOT

NBCOT certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of Morehead

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day

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’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