COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Highlands-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Normal (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Performance Reviews

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Highlands Health and Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team. The COTA will plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

This role involves evaluating residents, implementing treatment plans, documenting care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine best intervention.
• Perform treatment plans with short and long-term goals per plan of care.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, plans, and recommendations.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules with team members.
• Conduct therapy according to treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing.
• Comply with CMS documentation standards daily.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation skills

Patient care planning

Screening & evaluation

Communication with residents/families

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

TN OTA licensure

Ongoing continuing education

Job description

Highlands 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.

Apply today and start shaping your future with us in making an impact with the residents we serve.

Status: Full-Time FT with flexible scheduling or Part-Time

• 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!

Highlands 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.