Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Per Diem)

AristaCare at Meadow Springs; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Plymouth Meeting, PA, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide quality resident care. The role includes evaluating residents, planning treatment, and maintaining necessary documentation. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active New Jersey license. We offer competitive rates, a 401(k) plan, and healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents.
• Conduct resident screening to determine treatment needs.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Conduct regular screenings to determine intervention needs.
• Communicate findings to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Evaluation and treatment planning

Documentation adherence

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

COTA - In-House SNF (Per Diem)

Job Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Occupational Therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in New Jersey
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)