Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Industry Competitive Rates

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Generous PTO

Employee Referral Program

One Location

No Daily Travel

Orientation and training

Recognition programs

Career Advancement

Continuous professional training

Job summary

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to contribute to high-quality resident care at our 137-bed skilled nursing facility. You will deliver individualized therapy services and participate in care planning within a supportive team environment.

Join a facility with strong management support, in-house rehab program, and opportunities for professional growth. PRN scheduling offers flexibility and ongoing training for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.
• Must demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and delivering Occupational Therapy Services following standards and regulations.
• Provide individual therapy services to residents according to care plans.
• Assist in resident assessment activities as needed.
• Develop therapy plans for residents in conjunction with MDS.
• Inform Therapist of needs to adjust plans to support goals.
• Brief residents on procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare equipment.
• Participate in discharge planning and care plan development.
• Interview residents and family members as necessary.
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments.
• Follow therapy department safety standards.
• Maintain care and use of supplies and appearance of the therapy area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in COTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Industry Competitive Rates!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, 401k, and Generous PTO!
• Employee Referral Program!
• One Location, No Daily Travel
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional and clinical training

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) looking for an employment opportunity? Twin Lakes offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at our rehab and nursing facility. Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 137 bed industry leading Skilled nursing facility with a supportive family environment. Our compassionate rehab teams are led by an experienced Director of Rehabilitation.

The rehab department utilizes Optima Therapy for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of each therapist. The facility has a 7-day a week, In-House comprehensive rehabilitation program that is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Our rehab positions are stable and secure at one location.

Responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Your primary focus will be to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and delivering of Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident is continuously maintained.
• Providing individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.
• Assisting in resident assessment activities as needed
• Assisting as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.
• Keeping the Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.
• Briefing residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and preparing necessary equipment.
• Participating in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.
• Interviewing residents and family members, as necessary.
• Coordinating therapy appointments with other departments.
• Following therapy department safety standards.
• Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.

Requirements of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

A team centered culture that supports our values ofS.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.