Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Colonial Group; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑s

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friendship is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Roanoke and Salem, VA. The COTA will administer occupational therapy under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Shifts available PRN, as needed. Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, complying with policies, and supervising rehab aides. Requires an OTA license and an associate degree; English fluency is required; lifting over 50 pounds may be necessary in a active facility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Active and physically demanding work including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching; able to lift/move objects over 50 pounds.

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.

Skills

English language

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Friendship is looking for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our Friendship team, located in Roanoke and 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.

Shifts Available:

• PRN, as needed

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 weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for PRN positions include:

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Employee Assistance Program