Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park); Overland Park (KS); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Overland Park, KS. This full-time, day-shift role provides direct rehab care under an OT, supporting post-acute patients.

Requires NBCOT certification, active state licensure, and a degree from an accredited OT program. New grads are welcome; CPR certification is required at hire.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional
• Licensed in the applicable state and maintain active status
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT)

Aufgaben

• Follow occupational treatment plans under the supervision of the OT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Demonstrate good customer service and teamwork
• Read, write, and understand English

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Word

Excel

Communication skills

CPR certification

Ausbildung

NBCOT certification

State licensure

ASOT degree

Tools

Therapy software

Jobbeschreibung

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days

$5000 sign on bonus!

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