COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lyonsview Health and Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team and help plan, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in our facility in line with applicable standards and regulations.

The role includes screening residents, implementing treatment plans, and coordinating therapy schedules while complying with CMS documentation requirements. Per Diem or Weekend status, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine best intervention for each patient.
• Perform treatment plans to residents per established plan of care with supervising therapist guidance.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to residents, families, and care team.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with team members.
• Conduct therapy according to plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care 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.