Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Position Full Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (Salary adjusted competitively) Qualifications Current MA State License as a Occupational Therapy Assistant Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Compliance with state, federal, and AOTA standards of practice when planning and carrying out treatment programs and other functions of a occupational therapy assistant. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day treatment generally including but not limited to training in: self-care, functional transfers, functional ambulation, home living skills, perceptual and cognitive activities, and strengthening, balance and coordination activities. Communicate with other disciplines as needed to enhance interdisciplinary team rapport and improve patient care. Participate in home visits when appropriate, family conferences when appropriate, and in community awareness and marketing activities when appropriate. Provide necessary documentation in the residents medical record. Provide treatment as indicated by the plan of treatment. Communicate with other disciplines and interact with staff as necessary, as indicated by the treatment plan. Provide routine documentation and changes to treatments according in a timely manner according to policy. Supervise rehab and restorative aids regarding patient treatments, ROM, restorative feeding groups and positioning of patients. Record and submit in timely fashion all required documentation and treatment charges, according to policy and procedure. Meet department standards of completion of discharge charts, including FIMS, home treatment programs and equipment recommendations following discharge according to established facility guidelines, policy and time frames. Benefits Competitive wages Referral bonus 6 paid holidays On site free employee education Complimentary employee meals and more Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long & short-term disability insurance Accrued paid time off – full time employees 401K #J-18808-Ljbffr