Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Company: Life Care Center of Richland
Location: Richland
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
:Life Care Center of Richland Is hiring FT Registered
Occupational Therapists Asst (COTA) $5,000 sign-on bonus In-house
rehab programs Part of a network of 200+ skilled nursing facilities
Continuing education and growth opportunitiesPosition Summary:The
COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct
rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician
referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
(OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life
Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
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.Specific Job
Requirements: Participates in community health matters/projects as
appropriate Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
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 trainingEssential 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, and understand the English
languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of Richland, Richland , Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Healthcare , Richland, Washington
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