Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Westparkrn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house facility team and support patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This role includes documentation of treatments and monitoring patient progress.

We welcome education opportunities for new grads or COTAs with limited Skilled Nursing experience, with a facility that focuses on patient needs and provides full benefits and supportive management.

Qualifications

• The OTA will provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Will document patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions under OT supervision.
• Relays information and referrals to Occupational Therapist.
• Implements and modifies the patient’s plan of treatment with OT supervision.
• Provides clinical support and instructs patients, families, and caregivers.
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and makes necessary modifications.
• Completes documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.

Skills

SNF/Long term care experience

Knowledge of treatment practices

Net Health EHR

Patient management

Job description

West Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an opportunity for a Full 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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