COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare; Windsor (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages & Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

401K

Discounts

Perks & activities

Same day pay

Annual raises

Job summary

Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Windsor, NC is hiring a COTA to provide comprehensive occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR. You will identify eligible patients, document progress, and ensure orders and discharges meet state guidelines.

The role requires a BA or ASOT in OT recognized by the AOTA and a current state license; SNF experience is preferred. Join our team focused on quality care and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate with BA or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• Holds current state license/registration as applicable.
• SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision and state guidelines.
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab.
• Document daily participation and progress with co-signature by OTR.
• Obtain MD orders for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Complete other documentation as indicated by state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Act as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Schedule patients and assist with billing logs for OT services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ caseload during absences as needed.
• Supervise junior COTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and community as needed.
• Adhere to all facility HR policies and confidentiality requirements.

Education

BA/ASOT in OT

Job description

Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Windsor, NC,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

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities
• Same Day Pay Option
• Annual Raises

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).
3. SNF experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
2. Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
3. Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
4. Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
5. Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
6. Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
7. Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
8. Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
9. Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
10. Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
11. Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed.
12. Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
13. Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
14. Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
15. Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
16. Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
17. Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
18. 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
19. Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.
20. Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
21. Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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