Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Generous PTO packages

401k employer matching up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for its Grand Junction facility. The role entails planning, organizing, and directing therapy services while ensuring the highest quality of care. Candidates must possess a relevant Associate’s degree and be licensed to practice in Colorado.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $26.00 - $36.00 hourly, depending on experience, along with benefits including 401k matching, medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a COTA in Colorado.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
• Proven working experience as a COTA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct therapy services according to standards.
• Coordinate patient care plans in conjunction with assessments.
• Prepare patients and necessary equipment for therapy.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Patient care planning

Therapy treatment adjustments

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Pay is dependent on experience.

Shift Availability: PRN (as needed)

The Center at Foresight is hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) now!

Job Description

The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services— to include patients and family.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment.
• Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment—reassure patient before and during therapy treatment.
• Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments.
• Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress.
• Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures.

About Us

The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well‑rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state‑of‑the‑art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician‑driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities.
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care.
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates.
• Excellent pay.
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees.
• 401k employer matching up to 4%.
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period).

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a PT in the applicable state—must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected.
• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current license or be license‑eligible in the state of Colorado.
• Pre‑employment background check and drug screen required.
• Proven working experience as a COTA.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Health care administration and documentation skills.
• Should have as a minimum 1 year’s experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!