Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

The Center at Arrowhead; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct rehab care for patients under supervision of an OT. You will follow treatment plans, work with patients and families, monitor progress, and document appropriately in the chart.

Qualified candidates must hold an active COTA license and CPR/BLS certification, have a valid fingerprint card, and maintain dependable attendance to support ongoing therapy services in a skilled-nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance.
• Follow treatment plans under supervision of an OT and communicate with care team.
• Chart patient progress accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Follow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OT.
• Work closely with patients, family members and other health team members to plan for patient needs and goals.
• Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment.
• Monitor movements to ensure safe performance and avoid injuries.
• Communicate progress, barriers, and plans with supervisor and team.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in patient development and daily functional recovery.
• Maintain dependable attendance and body mechanics at all times.

Skills

Dependability

Body mechanics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

COTA License

CPR/BLS Certification

Fingerprint card

Job description

About Us:The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. 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.Purpose of Your Job PositionThe Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicate laws and regulations.Job FunctionsEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OTWork closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goalsVerify patient information and confirm purpose of treatmentMonitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuriesEffectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plansChart appropriately and timelyAssist the Occupational Therapist in patient development, recovery, and improving skills needed for daily functionalitiesMust demonstrate dependability and regular attendanceMust utilize good body mechanics at all timesMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionsPersonnel FunctionsMaintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionallyReport occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidentsCreate and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facilityEducation and Certification RequirementCurrent COTA LicenseCPR/BLS CertificationMust have an active Fingerprint cardMust have an active CPR card