Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Paramount Healthcare; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Continuing education credits

Supportive management

Job summary

Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team in a skilled nursing facility setting. You will provide quality care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, focusing on individualized treatment plans for residents.

Required: current COTA license and CPR certification; SNF experience preferred. Responsibilities include implementing plans, documenting patient progress, communicating with families and physicians, and

Qualifications

• Current COTA license (state-licensed).
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute established patient treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Communicate with patients' families, referring physicians, and team members.
• Provide timely written documentation per facility requirements.
• Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through ongoing learning.
• Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.
• Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to access billing information.
• Report changes in patient status to supervising therapist promptly.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

COTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our wonderful team!

About us:

Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Ridgecrest provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• Supportive management, cohesive work environment and many different career paths to help you achieve your professional goals

Summary of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):

Provides quality rehabilitation care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist as outlined in the plan of care in accordance with laws, regulations, and Facility guidelines.

Job Requirements ofCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):

• Current COTA(Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)License
• Current CPR
• At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of theCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA):

• Implement and execute established patient treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Communicate with patience, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provide timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
• Provide timely written documentation as required.
• Support and participate in department operations and development.
• Report any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepare and submit patient charges accurately to access appropriate billing information.
• Coordinate treatment goals with other team members.