COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Lyonsview Health and Rehab seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team. The COTA will plan, organize, develop and direct Occupational Therapy Services in our facility to maintain high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include screening residents, following treatment plans, communicating findings to residents and families, coordinating schedules, documenting and billing per CMS standards, and complying with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents and determine best interventions.
• Implement treatment plans and follow short/long-term goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Treatment planning

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CMS documentation

Job description

Lyonsview Health and Rehab is seeking for 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: Per Diem or Weekends

• 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
• TN 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
• 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!

Lyonsview 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.