Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Communicare; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

CEU Online Library

Work Schedule Flexibility

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

CommuniCare Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Worthington Healthcare Center team in Parkersburg, WV. This full-time position places you as an in-house team member delivering direct therapy to residents under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities focus on improving residents' independence and functional skills, with collaboration across locations to support a patient-centered continuum of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help residents improve quality of life by compensating for limitations and increasing independence.
• Implement treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising Occupational Therapist and educate staff and family as needed.
• Maintain documentation per rehab department and facility requirements under supervision.

Skills

COTA licensure

Associate degree

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTAApplylocations: Worthington Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-0000120406**Job Address:**2675 36th StreetParkersburg, WV 26104**Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant****CommuniCare Rehab,** a member of the **CommuniCare Family of Companies** has a **Full Time opening** for a **Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** at **Worthington****Healthcare Center,** where **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 over 100 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/Must Have’s:*** 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 include but are not limited to:*** 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.* Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.### About UsSince 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.