Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of Collegedale; Tennessee; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Collegedale seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under OT supervision in a post-acute setting. The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, a licensed OT assistant in good standing, and CPR.

New grads welcome; one year experience preferred. PRN Day shift with emphasis on patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Active state license in good standing required.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; current throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow OT treatment plans under supervising OT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Use sound judgment and reasoning in care decisions.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Move and transfer patients safely per protocol.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

NBCOT certification

OT degree (ASOT)

Tools

therapy software

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of Collegedale

Employment Status: PRN Shift: Day

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