Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- COTA

Bethesda Care Center; Fremont, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Fremont, Ohio, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead therapy services while ensuring top-quality resident care. Role includes conducting screenings, developing treatment plans, and documenting therapy sessions. Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy and active OTA licensure. This full-time in-person position offers competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active OTA licensure in state of practice is required.
• Ongoing professional development is necessary to maintain licensure.
• Experience in geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screenings of residents for treatment plans.
• Establish individual therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point-of-care documentation as indicated.

Skills

Active OTA licensure

Communication skills

Ability to conduct screenings

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine the best intervention or treatment for each individual based on scope of practice.
• Perform treatment plans for residents; follow short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals based on the established plan of care by supervising therapist.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point-of-care documentation as indicated.

Education & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Must have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Details

Medical Specialty: Geriatrics

Schedule: 8-hour shift

Ability to Commute: Fremont OH 43420 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Fremont, OH 43420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person.