Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater, part of Life Care Centers of America, is seeking a COTA to provide direct occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will follow physician-referred rehab plans, document progress, and support patient-centered care in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications include NBCOT certification, an active OT license, and CPR, with 1 year of experience preferred though new grads are welcome to apply. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Active OT license in good standing throughout employment.
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Follow OT treatment plans under the supervising OT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Use therapy software when applicable.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team to plan patient care.

Skills

NBCOT certified

OT license

CPR certified

Education

OT degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022.

CMS 5-Star Rating

$1,000 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’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