COTA — Rehab Team Driving Patient Wellness

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons, NC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. You will work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to provide patient care and support treatment plans.

Responsibilities include treating patients, documenting progress, participating in team meetings, and assisting with home or restorative programs for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program.
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to lift patients, equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
• Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily as needed.
• Possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics to enable these senses to function adequately.
• Function independently with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members.
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Ability to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs

Education

Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program

Certificate/state licensure process for PTA/OTA

Current registration/licensure as PTA/OTA

English language proficiency

Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons, NC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. You will work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to provide patient care and support treatment plans.

Responsibilities include treating patients, documenting progress, participating in team meetings, and assisting with home or restorative programs for residents.