Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Good Samaritan Health Care Center -; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Vacation/Sick/PTO

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

401-K

Continuing education funding

Job summary

Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima, WA seeks a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

You will follow the OT-defined treatment plans, comply with state regulations, and contribute to a collaborative rehab care model. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, PTO, retirement plans, and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• OTA degree from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted OTA license in the assigned state.
• Compassionate, adaptable, detail-oriented and team-focused.
• Ability to kneel, stoop and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Follow the treatment plan defined by the supervising OT.
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising OT.
• Adhere to state laws governing occupational therapy in home care.

Skills

Compassion

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Team player

Kneel/stand long periods

Education

OTA degree (accredited program)

Tools

Current state OTA license

Job description

We are Good Samaritan Health Care Center, specializing in skilled nursing and long-term care services. We treat each of our residents with individualized compassionate care in a nurturing environment. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our team.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes clinical responsibility in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.

You will:

• Under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that the COTA is qualified and trained to perform
• Make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Benefits of an In-House Therapy Staff Model:

• Aligned Mission and Values - Shared company values of Integrity, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration between departments - focusing on individualized care for the residents.
• Enhanced Quality of Care - Deliver consistent, personalized care through dedicated in-house teams, ensuring resident needs are met by tailored programs and a collaborative Rehab Care Model approach.
• Perks - Offer robust benefits, including continuing education funding (up to $750 annually with up to 2 days paid time off for CE course/training), license renewal, EPA program, in-house training, generous PTO including double-time holiday pay if worked for 8 recognized holidays, and leadership development through NARA and Management initiatives.

You currently:

• Possess a degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Possess, prior to, onboarding and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in assigned state.
• Adaptability, compassion, detail oriented, friendly & courteous.
• A moderate degree of physical strength is needed because of the exertion required to assist patients.
• Ability tokneel, stoop and stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation.

Our Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO) - Based on State
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
• 401-K

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.