Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

WEST PARK; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible schedule

Supportive management

Job summary

West Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team in a SNF setting. The OTA will work under the supervision of an OT to deliver direct patient care and document treatment progress.

We value new grads or those with limited Skilled Nursing experience and offer education opportunities, a supportive management team, and full benefits as part of a flexible full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in Pennsylvania in good standing.
• Knowledge of current treatment practices for SNF settings.
• Experience or interest in skilled nursing care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OT supervision.
• Provides clinical support and instructs patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and makes modifications during treatment sessions as necessary.
• Completes documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Documentation

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

PA OTA License

Tools

Net Health

Job description

West Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an opportunity for aFull Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic team!

• Full time with flexible schedule
• In-house facility
• Education for new grads or COTAs with limited or no Skilled Nursing experience
• Facility that focuses on needs of patients
• Full benefits
• Supportive & understanding management
• Strong rehab team

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Occupational Therapist
• Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OT supervision
• Provides clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and makes modifications during treatment sessions as necessary
• Completes documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations

Skills:

• SNF/Long term care experience preferred
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Required licensure:

• Current License as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Pennsylvania. Must be in good standing.

All inquiries will be confidential

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