Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Plymouth (MA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus (FT)

Sign-on bonus (PT)

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America seeks a COTA to provide direct occupational therapy services under supervision, following physician referrals and Life Care standards. The role includes planning patient care with the OT team, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety and quality of care.

Ideal candidates are NBCOT/ASOT certified, licensed in the state, with CPR certification. New grads welcome; sign-on bonuses offered for full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifikationen

• ASOT degree from an accredited OT program.
• NBCOT certification upon hire.
• Active state licensure required; maintain license in good standing.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Aufgaben

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaisons with patients, families, and departments to plan for patient needs.
• Follow occupational treatment plans under OT supervision; document appropriately.
• Demonstrate good body mechanics and professional conduct.

Kenntnisse

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Ausbildung

ASOT

NBCOT

State Licensure

CPR Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Sign On Bonus

FT- $3,000

PT-$1500

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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


• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance


• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer