COTA

Company Description

Skilled Nursing Facility A leading provider of rehabilitation services for the elderly with many locations throughout the country. Our dedicated professionals are committed to enhancing our patient's quality of life with passion and integrity.

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Summary:

The Staff Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant administers occupational therapy services as directed by a registered Occupational Therapist; does not perform evaluations. Performs duties assigned by the Director of Rehab or staff therapist(s). Essential Job Responsibilities: Determine patients need for service in collaboration with an OTR/L.

• Contributes to the assessment process under the direction of an OTR/L. Provides information to the OTR/L for analysis.

• Assist the OTR/L in developing a treatment plan.

• Under the supervision of an OTR/L, the COTA provides patient services recommended by the OTR/L.

• Reports observations of patient’s performance and responses to services to the OTR/L.

• Maintains appropriate and accurate records on all patients/residents as directed by the OTR/L.

• Recommends termination of patient services to the supervisor.

• Carries out assignments given by the Director of Physical Therapy.

• Reports any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.

• Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.

• May perform other duties as assigned Entry-level to Experienced.

Physical Requirements:

A. Ability to bend, reach, or assist to transfer up to 50-100 lbs.

B. Ability to stand and/or walk 80% of an 8 hr. shift.

C. Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the State of California, or eligible. keywords: SLP, ST, Speech, OT, OTR, Occupational Therapist, PT, P.T., Physical Therapist, Therapist, homecare, home care, healthcare, health care, home health, COTA, certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant, HH, Ortho, orthopedics, orthopedic therapist, therapy, balance dysfunction, therapy manager, rehab, outpatient, outpatient, rehab setting, rehabilitative, therapeutic, physical therapy, acute care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, outpatient, outpatient therapy Please feel free to pass this Job Description along to anyone who you feel would be a good fit!!!

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