Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
$72,800–$93,600 year
On-site · McMinnville, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
COTA provides direct rehabilitation care in occupational therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in post-acute care facilities. Responsibilities include following established treatment plans, charting and using therapy software, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, communicating with patients and families, ensuring safety and sanitation, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding company policies. Requires NBCOT certification upon hire, active state licensure, and an associate degree in occupational therapy; CPR certification preferred or obtained during orientation. Benefits include continuing education credits, flexible scheduling, 401(k) with match, and other employee incentives. Location: McMinnville, OR.
Required Qualifications
- NBCOT certified upon hire
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Essential Functions
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, understand the English language
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
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