Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - SNF / LTC - Contract

Salesforce Sites; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CEU Reimbursement

Housing accommodations

Assignment completion bonuses

Health insurance

License reimbursement

Medical reimbursement

Job summary

Centra Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for a SNF/LTC contract position in Grass Valley, CA. You will work under an OT to implement treatment plans and monitor progress, with responsibilities that include patient rehab activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required are an Associate degree or OTA certificate, current COTA license/candidate status, and CPR certification. This contract offers competitive weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree or OTA certificate from an accredited program.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant or in process for licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities per a plan developed with an OT.
• Assess learning needs of patients and caregivers.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in planning and monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with prescribed rehabilitative activities and exercises.
• Collaborate with the OT and care team to implement treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust activities under supervision.

Skills

CPR certification

Rehab activities

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Treatment planning

Caregiver education

Education

Associates degree or OTA certificate

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - SNF / LTC - Contract

Job Details: City : Grass Valley State : CA
Weekly Pay Range: 1319.20 - 1552.00

Job Description

• This is a contract position.
• Days schedule.
• This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Requirements include

• Must have earned either an Associates degree from an accredited school or a certificate from either a community, technical or vocational college.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant/ COTA or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Assist patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regards to age, level of understanding and emotional status.
• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient's progress.
• Effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to meet patients goals.

About Centra

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses