Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Regency Pacific; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

401-K

Continuing education funding (up to $/

Job summary

Regency Hermiston is actively seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as part of our in-house therapy team. This professional role centers on direct patient care under supervision, with administrative duties as assigned, in a state-regulated home care setting.

You will work under an Occupational Therapist to follow state laws, implement the defined treatment plan, and suggest changes to the plan of care to the supervising OT.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Must maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a COTA in the assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed to assist patients.
• Ability to kneel, stoop and stand for long periods with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Occupational Therapist, follow state laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care.
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; perform only procedures you are trained to perform.
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Detail oriented

Friendly & courteous

Physical strength

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Compassionate care, resident focus, long-term clinical team, and community leadership. Regency Hermiston has assembled a team of dedicatedcaregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional resident care. Looking for anopportunity to partner with top-notch leadership, a work family, and a place witha mission of serving others, Regency Hermiston is your next place of employment.

The dynamic in-house Regency Hermiston Therapy Team, led bya compassionate clinician who is dedicated to training the next generation,serves our residents in our expansive, state-of-the-art therapy gym.Serving as a therapy resource that enhances the quality of life for yourresidents, the Regency Hermiston Therapy team embodies the Regency spirit ofworking with seniors and their families to ensure that we consistently bringIndependence to Living and Quality to Life.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.

You will:

• Under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that the COTA is qualified and trained to perform
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You currently:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed because of the exertion required to assist patients.
• Ability tokneel, stoop and stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.