COTA - Rewarding SNF Rehab Support with Flexible Schedule

Lodi Nursing and Rehabilitation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Discount programs

Job summary

The Palazzo Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. You will support skilled nursing residents, helping them regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

This role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Supervising OT. A licensed COTA with an Associate degree, current BCLS, and strong communication skills is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in this state.
• Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; demonstrated maturity and responsibility.
• Current BCLS Card (AHA) and maintain active status.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transport and transfers.
• The COTA performs assigned non-patient care duties and patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed OT.
• Assists registered therapists in routine treatment of rehabilitation, acute or outpatients in assigned discipline(s).
• Does not interpret orders, evaluate patients, or develop treatment programs.
• Performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist
• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces
• Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

The Palazzo Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. You will support skilled nursing residents, helping them regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.

This role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Supervising OT. A licensed COTA with an Associate degree, current BCLS, and strong communication skills is required.