Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

CommuniCare Health; Belmont (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

No wage freeze

Generous PTO

End of Year PTO Buy Back

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Promote-from-within

Continuity of care

Paid CEU library

Job summary

CommuniCare Rehab, part of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, has a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opening split between Belmont and Worthington Healthcare Centers. The role involves direct therapy, team collaboration, and improving residents’ independence in daily activities.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in COTA, a valid or pending state license, and are committed to in-house stability and high-quality care across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education completed in an accredited two-year program.
• Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Help clients improve quality of life by increasing independence and walking, transferring, and ADL skills.
• Implement treatment plans in collaboration with the OT and educate staff and family.
• Document per rehab department requirements under supervision of an OT.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in COTA

Job description

Job Address: 506 Riverview Dr Belmont, WV 26134 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Full Time CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). This is a split position between Belmont and Worthington Healthcare Centers. Our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, OH, VA, WV

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• No Wage Freeze
• Generous PTO
• End of Year PTO Buy Back
• Work Schedule Flexibility
• Work-Life Balance
• Promote-from-within culture
• In-house stability and continuity of care
• Paid CEU Online Library

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
• Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Responsibilities

• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff and other members of team involved in the treatment plan, as well as family consultation and training.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.