Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Centeratlincoln; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to enhance the quality of care in their skilled nursing facility. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' rehabilitation journeys in a supportive and innovative environment. With a focus on teamwork, this position allows you to collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement effective therapy plans and ensure patient well-being. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy a range of benefits including sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and a generous PTO package.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Referral Programs

Generous PTO Package

401k Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered certification to practice as a COTA.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and coordinating patient care plans.
• Monitor patient movements to ensure proper therapy execution.
• Communicate effectively with health team members regarding patient progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Occupational Therapy

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Center at Lincoln - PARKER, CO

Salary Range: $31.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Description

The Center at Lincoln is seeking compassionate COTAs with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients in our Skilled Nursing Facility. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients. We offer a fun, fast-paced environment in rehabilitation. This is not a long-term care patient environment.

***OFFERING $3,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

***OFFERING $3,000 RELOCATION BONUS***

About Us: The Center at Lincoln serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Excellent pay
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus memberships
• Referral programs
• Generous PTO Package
• Employer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match Available
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

Job Description: The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patient’s assessment
• Brief patient of procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of occupational therapy treatments
• Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
• Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures
• Follow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long-term goals
• Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
• Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in patient development, recovery, and improving skills needed for daily functionalities
• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
• Must be able to reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a COTA in the applicable state - must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be affected
• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current license or be license-eligible in the state of Colorado
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required