COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Bay at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center; Carriage Hill (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth &Development

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Bridgeway Health and Rehab in Alabama seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team. You will plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility following current federal/state/local standards to ensure high-quality resident care at all times.

The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development. You will work with therapists, residents, and families to implement plans, document care per

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• AL OTA licensure is required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen residents to determine appropriate interventions.
• Carry out treatment plans and follow short/long term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and plans to residents and families.
• Establish resident therapy schedules with the team.
• Document and bill occupational therapy services per plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

AL OTA licensure

Job description

Bridgeway Health and Rehab is seeking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team. As a COTA you will be responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Status: Full-Time or Per Diem/PRN

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice

• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist

• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members

• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services

• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients

• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated

Education & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

• AL OTA licensure

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Early wage access through Tapcheck

• Annual Performance Reviews

• Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• PTO & Holiday Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Career Growth & Development

• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios

• Employee Referral Program

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Life & Disability Insurance

• …and so much more!

Bridgeway Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.