Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time and PRN positions in a long-term care setting. The COTA will deliver treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and document patient progress according to facility policy.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, patient-centered service, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric populations is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills with timely weekly progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out best practice treatments under the supervision of an OT.
• Provide therapy treatments aligned with established goals.
• Document patient progress in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

License & registration

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time & PRN

Sign-On Bonus Available!!!

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the OT. As well, the COTA must provide feedback to the supervision occupational therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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