PRN COTA: Elevate Rehab in Long-Term Care

Colonial Group; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer‑s

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friendship is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Roanoke and Salem, VA. The COTA will administer occupational therapy under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Shifts available PRN, as needed. Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, complying with policies, and supervising rehab aides. Requires an OTA license and an associate degree; English fluency is required; lifting over 50 pounds may be necessary in a active facility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Active and physically demanding work including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching; able to lift/move objects over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments.
• Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
• Assess treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustment as needed.
• Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Supervise and collaborate with rehab aides/techs, students and others as assigned.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations.
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.

Skills

English language

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Friendship is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Roanoke and Salem, VA. The COTA will administer occupational therapy under supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Shifts available PRN, as needed. Responsibilities include executing treatment plans, complying with policies, and supervising rehab aides. Requires an OTA license and an associate degree; English fluency is required; lifting over 50 pounds may be necessary in a active facility.