COTA: Rehab Excellence in Long-Term Care

Cascadia EE LLC; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Transitional Care in Salem, OR, seeks a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient rehabilitation under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on everyday activities to improve patient outcomes in a 24-hour skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding residents in home programs, and educating families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a treatment program with goals defined by resident capacity and under physician direction.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per plan developed with an OT.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in planning, implementing, and monitoring progress.
• Instructs residents and families in home programs, basic living skills, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintains punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team communication

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited OT Assistant program

Job description

Sunnyside Transitional Care in Salem, OR, seeks a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient rehabilitation under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on everyday activities to improve patient outcomes in a 24-hour skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding residents in home programs, and educating families.