Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA, 5K Sign On

Cedars Healthcare Center; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

No Wage Freeze

Generous PTO

End of Year PTO Buy Back

Work Schedule Flexibility

Work-Life Balance

Promote-from-within culture

In-house stability and continuity of c

Job summary

Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time role. You will implement treatment plans under the supervision of an OT, help residents improve independence, and collaborate with a cohesive in-house rehab team.

This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive wages, generous PTO, and a promote-from-within culture. Candidates should have an accredited two-year associate degree and an active or pending state COTA

Qualifications

• COTA education completed in an accredited two-year associate degree program.
• Valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Helps residents improve independence by addressing functional limitations and facilitating participation in daily activities.
• Implements treatment plans under OT supervision and coordinates with the rehab team and family as needed.
• Documents rehab progress in compliance with facility policies.

Education

COTA degree

State license

Job description

Job Address: 1242 Cedars Court Charlottesville, VA 22903 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Cedars Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. $5,000 Sign On Bonus! This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with over 100 centers across IN, OH, VA, WV

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• No Wage Freeze
• Generous PTO
• End of Year PTO Buy Back
• Work Schedule Flexibility
• Work-Life Balance
• Promote-from-within culture
• In-house stability and continuity of care
• Paid CEU Online Library

Qualifications/Must Have’s:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
• Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff and other members of team involved in the treatment plan, as well as family consultation and training.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evidence and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.