COTA: Rehab & Resident Independence Champion

MENTORHILLS; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MENTORHILLS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident-centered care at our Mentor, OH facility. The role emphasizes direct resident care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet individual treatment goals.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, be licensed, and proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited COTA program.
• Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

MENTORHILLS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the Staff Occupational Therapist in delivering resident-centered care at our Mentor, OH facility. The role emphasizes direct resident care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet individual treatment goals.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program, be licensed, and proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care.