Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for University Park Care Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The role is PRN with hourly pay between $30 and $42, under OT supervision and following established care plans.

Requirements include NBCOT certification, ASOT program graduation, active Colorado license, CPR, and a preference for 1 year experience though new grads are welcome. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and email is expected.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Currently licensed/registered in the applicable state with active status.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational treatment plans under the supervising OT.
• Chart accurately and timely; use therapy software as required.
• Provide direct rehab care in OT to patients per physician referral.
• Demonstrate professional communication with patients and team.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Customer service

Education

ASOT program

NBCOT certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

State licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

University Park Care Center

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 42 Pay Rate Minimum: 30 Shift: Day

University Park Care Center is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado. We focus on celebrating the lives of our residents and patients and the noble qualities they demonstrate, making 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 accolades:

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.3 star Google rating with 169 reviews

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