COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant

Champion Care; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Early wage access (Tapcheck)

Annual performance reviews

PTO & Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Development

Low staff-to-patient ratios

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Rivertown Health and Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team on a per diem/PRN basis. The COTA will plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy services in the facility, ensuring the highest quality resident care in alignment with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities include resident screenings, implementing treatment plans, communicating findings to patients and families, coordinating therapy schedules, and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy
• AL OTA licensure
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine the best intervention or treatment for each patient based on scope of practice
• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals based on 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 to effectively treat patients
• Comply with CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

AL OTA licensure

Ongoing continuing education

Job description

Rivertown 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.

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it!

Status: 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
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• and so much more!

Rivertown 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.