Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Cadia Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training/Inservice

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare - Pike Creek is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our compassionate team in Delaware. We provide award‑winning care and a supportive work environment.

The COTA will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations, develop and adjust plans of care, assist with dementia and perceptual challenges, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. Licensure and CPR certification must be current.

Qualifications

• Active COTA license in Delaware.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Experience with dementia and perceptual issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings and comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop and adjust plans of care to restore or maintain function.
• Complete documentation and regulatory forms accurately.
• Assist OT services for patients with dementia or perceptual disturbances.

Skills

Screenings

Evaluations

Documentation

CPR certification

Plan of care

Mobility focus

Education

COTA license (Delaware)

Job description

Cadia Healthcare - Pike Creek is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team!Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:BenefitsCompetitive SalaryAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family401k Retirement With Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid HolidaysShort-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical LeaveCompany provided Life and Long Term Disability CoverageReferral Bonuses and More!Employee Perks ProgramTickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!Free and Discounted Employee MealsTuition ReimbursementIn Facility Training/Inservice ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Will/Estate Preparation ServicesOptional Legal & Identity Protection ServicesVerizon Wireless DiscountCostco Membership Discount (DE only)Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)Position DescriptionThe Occupational Therapy Assistant will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.Assist in administering standardized tests/measures (ACL, Barthel Index, Functional Reach Test, Function in Sitting Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.Assist with OT services for patients with dementia, including ACL, activities to address attention span, concentration, direction following, sequencing, memory, complex ADL cognitive tasks, etc.Assist with OT services for patients with visual & perceptual disturbances, interfering with daily function.Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in this state.Must have current and up to date CPR certification.