Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Panacea Health; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401k

Generous PTO

Employee Referral Program

One Location

Orientation and training

Recognition programs

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional training

Job summary

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN scheduling to support a skilled nursing facility’s rehab team. You will contribute to planning, delivering, and adjusting occupational therapy services, working within care plans and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.

Qualifications include an associate degree in the COTA program, at least one year of related experience, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, SNF, or related medical facility; new grads considered.
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and delivering OT services per standards to ensure high-quality care.
• Provide individual therapy services to residents per care plans.
• Assist in resident assessments as needed.
• Develop therapy plans with MDS and residents.
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.
• Participate in discharge planning and care plan development.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent customer service

Patience

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in COTA program

Tools

Optima Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Benefits of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• 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.