Full-Time COTA - Skilled Nursing Rehab and Independence

University Health & Rehabilitation Center; Maggie Valley (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house team in a skilled nursing facility. You will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists, delivering patient-centered care to help residents regain independence and improve quality of life through tailored interventions.

Responsibilities include assessing residents, meeting regularly per program, reporting progress to the supervising OT and families, and staying current

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must have taken the NBCOT exam or be eligible to take it and have a state license to practice as a COTA, or be eligible to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match services available.
• Meet with residents regularly per treatment program and evaluate progress under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Report progress to the supervising OT, management, family, and discuss with the supervising OT.
• Keep current with professional literature and attend seminars to maintain licensure and skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Accredited COTA program graduate

NBCOT exam eligible

State license eligibility

Job description

University Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house team in a skilled nursing facility. You will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists, delivering patient-centered care to help residents regain independence and improve quality of life through tailored interventions.

Responsibilities include assessing residents, meeting regularly per program, reporting progress to the supervising OT and families, and staying current