Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Harbor Health & Rehab; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Harbor Health & Rehab is seeking a compassionate COTA to join our therapy team. The COTA delivers therapeutic services under the Occupational Therapist's plan, implements treatment, and documents progress for residents with neurological deficits.

The role involves collaboration with the Regional Manager and participation in facility meetings to ensure high-quality care. We offer competitive wages and a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have current COTA licensure and relevant state credentials.
• Ability to document weekly notes and other required forms.
• Knowledge of OBRA guidelines and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement the therapy program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Treat residents with disorders or neurological deficits and document progress.
• Complete required documentation including weekly notes and forms with co-signatures.
• Attend facility meetings and in-services as required by the center.
• Develop programs with Regional Manager to meet residents’ needs and improve function.
• Assist facility in meeting state/federal certification standards.

Skills

COTA

Documentation

Infection control

Professional conduct

Education

2 years Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program state licensure

Job description

Are you looking for a career in the therapy field, we are now hiring caring and energetic C.OTA's to come join are awesome team we are offering very competitive wages. We do encourage the vaccine mandate, but we do except religious and medical exemptions.

Job Summary:

The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of the residents. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.

Job Description:

The COTA is responsible for treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders or neurological deficit, weakness and paralysis. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physical.

The COTA is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follow:

• New facility residents: Within 24 hours of admission
• Long term residents: Upon receipt of a "Significant Change" form and/or upon referral from nursing

The COTA is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items:

• All documentation will be co-signed by the RPT
• Weekly notes

The COTA is responsible for attending all required facility meetings and in-services, including Medicare meetings, residents, staffing, family meetings and care plans

The COTA will in cooperation with Regional Manager, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility, to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.

The COTA will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification

Will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents Guidelines

The COTA will contact the regional manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard to indicate the need for additional staffing or the need for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of PT services.

Will always present her/himself in a professional manner including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility.

Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Supervising RPT and Regional Manager

Physical Demands:

The COTA is required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job. The performance of these activities would place the job of COTA into the moderate heavy category of work demand based upon.

Lifting: The Assistant is required to perform transfers of residents to and from a variety of surfaces including bed, hair, and commode. Transfers may require maximal assist with residents weighing greater than 100lbs. This activity may be performed on a frequent basis. Occasional the assistant is required to lift supplies to 50lbs chest level and 10lbs to overhead.

Push/Pull: The COTA is occasionally required to push/pull residents weighing up to 300lbs in wheelchair distance up to 200 yards. This activity may be performed frequently for shorter distances.

Work Environment: The COTA is required to work in a variety of environmental conditions

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements:

The COTA - Must be able to read, write and understand English language

Must attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing educational programs provided by the center to maintain Certification

2 years Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program state licensure.

Extensive knowledge of department processes

Knowledge of therapeutic techniques.

*We are excited to offer competitive wages and sign on bonus contract of $2,500 upon hire!

Available Shifts: Part time and P.R.N.