Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to join its rehab team. You will work under the OT, document treatment progress, and help maintain a dynamic department dedicated to patient-centered rehabilitation.

Open to candidates at all experience levels, with opportunities to contribute to care conferences, family instruction, and program development in a busy rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in good standing.
• All experience levels welcome.
• Ability to work in a busy rehab department.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and document per facility guidelines.
• Record treatments and progress notes in the medical record.
• Assist in maintaining the department and equipment.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team regarding patient progress and plans.
• Participate in staff training programs.
• Record treatment charges per facility policy.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Therapy practice knowledge

Team player

Positive attitude

Rehabilitation understanding

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

What Sets Us Apart

We are a therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Enjoy a fun work atmosphere, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to create and implement the programs that will best serve the needs of your patients. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:

Full-time

Part-time

PRN

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
• Assist in maintaining department
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications:

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.

Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department

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