COTA: Geriatric Rehabilitation with Meaningful Impact

Hill Valley Healthcare; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Valley Healthcare in Staunton, VA invites a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers dedicated to resident-centered, quality care.

In this role you will assist therapists, deliver treatment plans to help residents regain independence, document progress, and collaborate with residents, families, and care teams to uphold HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Current COTA certification and state licensure.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OT in delivering treatment plans to help residents regain independence.
• Carry out therapeutic activities to improve residents' strength, mobility, cognition and ADLs.
• Monitor and document resident progress with timely notes and reports.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and care team members.
• Support training on techniques and use of adaptive equipment.
• Follow established treatment protocols under OT supervision.
• Participate in care team meetings to ensure resident-centered care.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and Residents' Rights.
• Perform other duties as directed by the OT or Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Hill Valley Healthcare in Staunton, VA invites a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers dedicated to resident-centered, quality care.

In this role you will assist therapists, deliver treatment plans to help residents regain independence, document progress, and collaborate with residents, families, and care teams to uphold HIPAA and Residents' Rights.