Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Lakewood (CO); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

In-house rehab programs

Reimbursed CEUs

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Lakewood, CO, near Denver. Full-time, dayshift, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Requires NBCOT at hire, ASOT-accredited OT program, and active state licensure; CPR is required.

Position involves direct rehab under OT supervision and adherence to Life Care standards. Preferred candidates include 1 year of experience or new grads; in-house rehab and CEU reimbursement are offered.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certification upon hire is required or obtained at hire.
• Graduate of an ASOT accredited OT program.
• State licensure to practice OT in good standing.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.

Aufgaben

• Follow OT treatment plans under supervision of licensed OT.
• Maintain charts and document timely and accurately.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team and patients.
• Uphold policies, conduct, and patient rights and safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain confidentiality.

Ausbildung

ASOT accredited OT program

State OT licensure

NBCOT certification (upon hire)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Jobbeschreibung

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Rate Maximum: 42 Pay Rate Minimum: 30 Shift: Days

We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)! $5,000 sign on bonus for full time!

Western Hills Health Care Center is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest privately-owned nursing home company in the United States. Located just a few miles outside of Denver in Lakewood, Colorado, our location makes our nursing home a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following:

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.3 Google Star Rating out of 153 reviews

Western Hill Health Care Center offers:

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

Compensation Range

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

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