PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Eden Senior Care; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a skilled nursing facility as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. In this rewarding role, you'll provide essential rehabilitation services to help clients regain their independence and improve their quality of life. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll adapt treatment plans to meet individual needs and guide clients through daily living activities. This position offers a supportive environment with strong leadership and a commitment to professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great team environment

Supportive leadership staff

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an occupational therapist is essential.
• Must possess a valid license to practice occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagement in occupations affecting health and well-being.
• Teach clients to approach tasks effectively and safely.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Interpersonal Communication

ADLs Evaluation Tools

Patient Management

Creative Media

Professional Behavior

Continual Learning

Education

BS degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Computer Programs

Job description

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin & Ohio. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Friendly Village promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.

Position: PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab, a skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services!

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Reasons to join Friendly Village Nursing & Rehab:

• Great team environment
• Supportive leadership staff
• Competitive Wages

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