What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Sweetwater Care?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center - 500 Geneva Street Aurora, CO 80010
Call/Text Zohra for an immediate respose - (720) 499-5025
Pay Rate $34 - $38 per hour
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team!
What Sets Us Apart
We are an in-house therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Enjoy a fun work atmosphere, a diverse patient population, and the opportunity to create and implement the programs that will best serve the needs of your patients. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.
Job Type:
Full Time
Part Time
PRN
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefit (401K)
Responsibilities:
- Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
- Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
- Assist in maintaining department
- Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
- Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
- Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
- Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program
Experience/Qualifications:
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant
This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.
Desired Skills:
- Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
- Superior interpersonal communication skills
- Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
- Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
- Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
- Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
- Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department
Salary : $34 - $38
