Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

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Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Life Care Centers of America company is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct occupational therapy care to patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The role follows physician referrals and Life Care standards in a post-acute care setting.

Essential requirements include NBCOT certification, active state licensure, ASOT degree, and CPR certification; one year of experience is preferred, though new grads are welcome.

Formación

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in the applicable State; active license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current during employment

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Conocimientos

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email communication

Educación

NBCOT certification

ASOT degree

State licensure in good standing

CPR certification

Herramientas

Therapy software

Descripción del empleo

$3000 sign on bonus for full-time employment!

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 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