Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Colonial Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance (additional life,

Job summary

Friendship Richfield Health Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The OTA will administer an occupational therapy program under the supervision of a licensed OT and support resident care in a long-term care setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid OTA license. Candidates with experience in rehabilitation facilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility is preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching; may lift/move objects and patients over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments.
• Adhere to departmental, organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Assess treatment plan progressions to identify deficiencies and make adjustments.
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, students and others as assigned.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve operations.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Job description

Friendship is looking for a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for administering an occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments
• Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures
• Assess treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustment as needed
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts
• Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, students and others as assigned
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License required
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)