Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Program

One Location

No Daily Travel

Orientation and Training

Recognition Programs

Career Advancement

Professional Training

Job summary

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time and PRN roles. The position focuses on delivering high-quality OT services, patient-centered care, and ongoing staff collaboration to support resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include individual therapy, assessments, plan development with MDS input, and coordination with departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 5 lbs to 45 lbs unassisted and intermittently during the workday.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other medical setting; new grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and delivering Occupational Therapy Services per standards and regulations.
• Provide individual therapy services to residents per care plans.
• Assist in resident assessments as needed and develop therapy plans with MDS input.
• Adjust therapy plans to support resident care goals; brief residents in procedures.
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments; participate in discharge planning; interview residents/families when needed.
• Maintain therapy area supplies, equipment, and safety standards.

Skills

Lifting 5-45 lbs

Patience & courtesy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time and PRN

1205 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate COTA looking for a flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at a large rehab and nursing facility? Spring Creek Rehab and Nursing Center has the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Benefits of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Employee Referral Program

• One Location, No Daily Travel

• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support

• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Continuous professional and clinical training

Responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Your primary focus will be to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and delivering of Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident is continuously maintained.

• Providing individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.

• Assisting in resident assessment activities as needed

• Assisting as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.

• Keeping the Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.

• Briefing residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and preparing necessary equipment.

• Participating in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.

• Interviewing residents and family members, as necessary.

• Coordinating therapy appointments with other departments.

• Following therapy department safety standards.

• Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.

Requirements of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• The ability to lift 5 LBS - 45 LBS unassisted and intermittent movement throughout the workday.

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.

• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.

• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.

• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Spring Creek Rehab and Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.