Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our resident-centered, quality-focused team. You will deliver evidence-based therapy, help patients regain independence, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to achieve meaningful outcomes.

New graduates are welcome to apply; active state COTA license (or eligibility) is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active state COTA license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) or geriatric setting preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

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 treatment 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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing 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!

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Benefits

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

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 treatment 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active state COTA license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) or geriatric setting preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• New graduates are welcome to apply