Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
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Life Care Center of Kennewick is located in the heart ofWashingtons wine country. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with accessto over 200 wineries beautiful parks along the Columbia River and a thrivingarts scene. Kennewicks sunny climate and outdoor recreational opportunitiesmake it an ideal place for those who love nature and community events.
Life Care Center of Kennewick is a longterm care and postacute care facility well known for its extraordinary customer service highquality nursing and therapy services and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Fulltime or PRN to join our team.
We also feature:
- Fulltime: $35/hr $45/hr DOE
- Signon/Relocation Bonus: $5000 for fulltime
- PRN: $45/hr
- Referral Program: Earn $100 per paycheck for each fulltime referral for up to three years
- Inhouse rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams
- Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities
- Continuing education and growth opportunities
- New Grads welcome Onsite mentorship available
Life Care Center of Kennewick is a longterm care and postacute care facility well known for its extraordinary customer service highquality nursing and therapy services and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Fulltime or PRN to join our team.
We also feature:
- Fulltime: $35/hr $45/hr DOE
- Signon/Relocation Bonus: $5000 for fulltime
- PRN: $45/hr
- Referral Program: Earn $100 per paycheck for each fulltime referral for up to three years
- Inhouse rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams
- Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities
- Continuing education and growth opportunities
- New Grads welcome Onsite mentorship available
Life Care Center of Kennewick is a longterm care and postacute care facility well known for its extraordinary customer service highquality nursing and therapy services and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Fulltime or PRN to join our team. We also feature:
Position 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 CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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 and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Gig
