Flexible Schedule Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Team

YAD Healthcare; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

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Job summary

YAD Healthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide comprehensive therapy under OTR supervision and within state guidelines. You will help identify patients, document daily progress, and ensure orders and re-certifications are obtained.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team and requires maintaining professional relationships across staff and patients. Qualifications include an accredited BA or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by the AOTA

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
• SNF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

YAD Healthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide comprehensive therapy under OTR supervision and within state guidelines. You will help identify patients, document daily progress, and ensure orders and re-certifications are obtained.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team and requires maintaining professional relationships across staff and patients. Qualifications include an accredited BA or Associate degree in Occupational Therapy recognized by the AOTA