Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – In-House Skilled Nursing Facility

FT, PT & PRN

Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Overview:

St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.

FT Benefits:

• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Discount Program

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid license and registration in state
• Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
• Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Proved direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide bet patient centered treatment and care.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.
• The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less then 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of time) to move objects, equipment and/or patients.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patients.
• The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess patient safety and ability.
• The employee works mostly inside patient rooms or a clinic. This position is classified as a Category I for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA regulations regarding the Standard of Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030). Category I is defined as all procedures or job related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills and/or splashes of blood or body fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.