COTA: Rehab Therapy for Daily Living Progress

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Red Boiling Springs (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will contribute to individualized treatment plans and help residents regain independence while engaging with a positive interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must have an accredited OTA program, a valid state OTA license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, and administrative meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs, and communicate patient progress in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will contribute to individualized treatment plans and help residents regain independence while engaging with a positive interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must have an accredited OTA program, a valid state OTA license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.