COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

YAD Healthcare; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages and benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Columbia, SC is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Under the supervision of an OTR, you will provide comprehensive OT services, document progress, and ensure state guidelines are followed. A current SC OTA license is required, and a flexible schedule is preferred.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, schedule patients, assist with billing logs, and mentor junior COTAs as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate with BA/Associates in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• Current SC license/registration in the state is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT treatment under supervision of an OTR.
• Document daily participation and progress with co-signature of the OTR.
• Obtain MD orders for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings and participate in scheduling and billing logs.
• Supervise junior COTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies.

Skills

OT knowledge

Licensed OTA in SC

Education

Bachelor's/Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Columbia, SC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING

(COTA) Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Benefits

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.

2. Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).

• SNF experience preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.