Senior Care Rehab: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad; Cozad (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO Plan

Holiday Pay

Sick Time

Job summary

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitative services under an OT's supervision, helping residents improve functional abilities within a skilled nursing setting.

You will plan, organize, and direct OT services in accordance with standards and regulations, ensuring high-quality resident care and accurate documentation across shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in occupational therapy required.
• Actively Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of practice required.
• Graduation from an accredited OTA program.
• Valid state license/certification.
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic activities according to the Occupational Therapist care plan.
• Monitor and report patient progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily treatments.
• Assist with ADL retraining, mobility, and cognitive stimulation.
• Prepare and clean the therapy area and equipment.
• Conduct regular screening of residents to identify best intervention.
• Follow treatment plans and document progress.
• Communicate findings to residents, families, and team members.
• Set therapy schedules with the team and residents.
• Ensure billing and documentation compliance for OT services.
• Perform other duties to effectively treat residents.

Skills

Professionalism

Attendance

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in OT

Active COTA certification

OTA program completion

State license/certification

SNF experience preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitative services under an OT's supervision, helping residents improve functional abilities within a skilled nursing setting.

You will plan, organize, and direct OT services in accordance with standards and regulations, ensuring high-quality resident care and accurate documentation across shifts.