Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate therapy management organization is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an in-house skilled nursing facility. This role involves planning and directing Occupational Therapy Services while ensuring the highest quality of resident care. You will conduct screenings, establish therapy schedules, and communicate effectively with residents and interdisciplinary teams. With a focus on professional growth and development, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions can significantly impact patient care. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Growth opportunities from within

Qualifications

• Active OTA licensure required in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and develop treatment plans for residents.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to residents and families.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and billing.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Assessment

Therapy Documentation

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner Champion Care located in Beloit, WI.

Job Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time or PRN positions available

Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based on scope of practice.
• Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals based on the established plan of care by supervising therapist.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients.
• Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated.

Education & Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• MUST have active OTA licensure in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401k.
• Growth opportunities from within.

*Benefits based on Full Time Status.