Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

BASIC FUNCTION: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) serves as a member of the Rehabilitation Services department at our Care Center. They will assist in the implementation of treatment plans in a long-term care environment designed by the supervising therapist to help patients develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches residents skills/techniques in the set-up regarding how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in current treatment techniques to include: manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education and training, use of electrotherapeutic modalities as appropriate.
• Observes, records and reports to therapist the conditions, reactions and responses to procedures and programs implemented and progress toward established goals.
• Reviews each patient chart prior to scheduled services.
• Works under the supervision of staff Occupational Therapists and in coordination with other members of the Rehabilitative Services department and the Care Center team.
• Responsibilities include aiding in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Documents and completes each resident’s notes and records charges in the system in accordance with department standard practices.
• Uses patient-centered approach in provision of care and continually exhibits a customer service approach in all interactions to include patients, residents, family, staff, facility administration, and physicians. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program and must have successfully passed or be scheduled for the board examination.
• Requires Occupational Therapy Assistant certification.
• Current BLS certification required upon initial employment and must be maintained throughout GRHD employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in a Rehabilitative Services setting preferred.
• Long term care experience in a similar role preferred.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $30.00 - $34.83 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
• Bonus (If Eligible)
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

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These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.