Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Unique Skilled Nursing Setting
Columbus, NE - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Full-Time 30-35 hrs/week Secure Inpatient Rehab Unique Skilled-Nursing Environment
If you refer a candidate who is successfully hired you will receive a referral bonus of $1500!
Why This Role Stands Out
- Unique Secure Setting Deliver skilled-nursinglevel rehab inside a protected campus that feels safer and more predictable than many home-health or community sites.
- No Insurance Red Tape Forget visit caps and prior-auth headaches; your clinical judgmentnot paperworkguides every plan of care.
- Autonomy Teamwork Provide true 1:1 care while collaborating closely with an on-site OT and a supportive interdisciplinary team.
- Strong Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay full benefits CEU support and the resources you need to thrive.
- Meaningful Impact Help older adults regain independence master ADLs and enjoy a higher quality of life during their stay.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Deliver evidence-based ADL training therapeutic exercise and adaptive-equipment education under the supervision of a licensed OT.
- Assist with evaluating progressing and documenting personalized care plans for geriatric post-surgical orthopedic and neurological patients.
- Educate patients - and staff when appropriate -on safe transfers fall-prevention and self-management strategies.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by following security and infection-control protocols and ensuring equipment is in top condition.
- Communicate progress and changes promptly to the OT and wider care team to keep treatment plans current and effective.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- Accredited OTA degree and active (or eligible) Ohio OTA license with NBCOT certification.
- Experienceor a strong interestin skilled-nursing geriatric or inpatient rehab settings.
- Ability to work confidently and independently while staying closely aligned with your supervising OT.
- Clear compassionate communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Pay Range
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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