Occupational Therapist Assistant

Eastern Healthcare Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. You will identify patient goals, provide evidence-based care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve motion, strength and mobility.

Join a resident-centered organization focused on quality care, with opportunities for training and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) with credentialing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a patient-centered care environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility.
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery.
• Develop care plans using a variety of training techniques.
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally.
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Consult and practice with other health professionals.
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress.
• Document patient care services.

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While Working Here, You Will Enjoy

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Responsibilities Of The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of training techniques
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services