Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Brentwood Post Acute; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care and Rehab is seeking an in-house Therapy Team member to join our close-knit, in-house team. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support therapists, document care, and contribute to rehabilitation plans for a diverse patient population.

You will work within a collaborative IDT, maintaining a high standard of care, engaging in conferences, and contributing to program development in a busy rehab department.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Open to therapists at all experience levels

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to documentation guidelines
• Record treatments and progress notes in the medical record
• Assist in maintaining department and treatment area
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Communicate progress, problems and plans with supervisor and health team
• Record treatment charges per facility policy
• Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance programs

Skills

Helpful patient care

Interpersonal communication

Documentation/writing

Therapy practice knowledge

Credibility & integrity

Team player

Positive attitude

Adaptable to rehab pace

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Sweetwater Care and Rehab has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team!

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Enjoy a fun work atmosphere, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to create and implement the programs that will best serve the needs of your patients. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-time

PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
• Assist in maintaining department
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.

Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department