Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Ft. Worth); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house rehab programs

CEU reimbursement

Licensure fees reimbursement

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Ft. Worth) is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our full-time team. Under the supervision of an OT, you will follow treatment plans, document care, and support a dementia-focused facility with a 4.5 Google rating.

Qualifications include NBCOT certification, state licensure, and CPR. We offer in-house rehab programs, CEU reimbursement, licensure fee reimbursement, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT).
• Currently licensed/registered in the applicable state.
• Active license required throughout employment; CPR required on hire or during orientation.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational therapy treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Document care accurately and timely in charts.
• Utilize therapy software and maintain patient records.
• Engage with an interdisciplinary team to plan patient care.
• Provide quality patient interactions and uphold safety standards.

Education

NBCOT certification

Licensed/registered in state

One year experience preferred

New grads welcome

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Ft. Worth)

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 42 Pay Rate Minimum: 30 Shift: Day Shift: Weekdays

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!

At Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, our nursing home is designed as a safe, comfortable place where patients can receive compassionate care, they need from staff specially trained in dementia. Our facility is recognized with a 4.5 Google Star Rating. Garden Terrace at Fort Worth also offers 24/7 skilled nursing care as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies for both inpatient and outpatient. We hope you will consider joining our team,

Location

• Candidates must be willing and able to support both of our nearby facilities. Garden Terrace at Fort Worth is located just a short 7-minute drive from Renaissance Park Multi Care Center, and team members may be scheduled or asked to travel between the two locations.

Compensation Range

• Full Time: $30 to $40
• PRN: $32 - $42

We offer:

• In-house rehab programs
• Reimbursed Continuing Education Units (CEU) of choice
• Reimbursed Licensure Fees

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