Outpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Dual Facility

Suncoast Manor Retirement Community, Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Split schedule across two facilities

Job summary

Westminster Suncoast in St. Petersburg, part of Westminster Communities of Florida, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our two-campus team.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Out-Patient Therapy and supports resident care across Westminster Suncoast and Westminster Palms. Responsibilities include monitoring resident progress with the OT, implementing the Care Plan, assisting OT during evaluations, documenting activities and billing, and conducting home

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Responsible for carrying out established resident’s Care Plan and goals as designated by the OT.
• Assist the OT during resident evaluations.
• Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
• Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the OT.
• Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the OT.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Westminster Suncoast in St. Petersburg, part of Westminster Communities of Florida, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our two-campus team.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Out-Patient Therapy and supports resident care across Westminster Suncoast and Westminster Palms. Responsibilities include monitoring resident progress with the OT, implementing the Care Plan, assisting OT during evaluations, documenting activities and billing, and conducting home