Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

NOVO Rehabilitation; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work closely with evaluators and provide skilled OT services to geriatric residents. You will implement the patient care plan, monitor progress, and support the goal of increasing independence with daily activities.

Qualifications include an OTA credential, NBCOT COTA certification, and current Oklahoma certification. Applicants must maintain CEUs and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level entry not required; but must hold OTA credential.
• Must pass NBCOT COTA exam.
• Current OK licensure as OTA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with evaluating Occupational Therapist to provide skilled OT services.
• Delivers OT interventions to improve independence in ADLs/IADLs.
• Documents daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges per Medicare guidelines.
• Ensures goals reflect patient needs and safety within the environment.
• Maintains compliance with professional standards and therapy procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter.

NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.

• We are now offering Tuition Reimbursement for all full-time employees who join NOVO Rehabilitation

Mission Statement:

We shepherd people for the glory of God.

Company Overview:

Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities:

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant coordinates closely with the evaluating Occupational Therapist while providing skilled treatment to patients in order to facilitate increased independence with ADL/IADL’s and to ensure the highest level of function is attained during their therapy stay.
• Provides occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards
• Coordinates with licensed Occupational Therapist to ensure goals within plan of care reflect the individual patient’s needs and personal goals to reach highest practical level and to facilitate safety within the environment
• Implements the patient’s care plan to address all short/long-term goals under the evaluating therapist’s supervision
• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharges in a timely manner to justify skilled necessity and to ensure the best quality of care per Medicare guidelines

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Pass the National Certification NBCOT COTA exam
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board
• Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws
• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families