Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Regency Pacific Management; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

PTO

Job summary

Regency Hermiston seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a home care setting. You will be part of an in-house therapy team dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life and independence.

The role requires an OTA degree, an active license, and the ability to work with seniors in a compassionate, adaptable manner.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the assigned state.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed to assist patients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Detail oriented

Friendly demeanor

Education

OTA degree

Job description

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

The dynamic in-house Regency Hermiston Therapy Team, led by a 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 your residents, the Regency Hermiston Therapy team embodies the Regency spirit of working with seniors and their families to ensure that we consistently bring Independence 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 to kneel, 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.