Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) $1,500 bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Harborview Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Memphis, Tennessee, with a capacity for 103 residents. It offers both private and semi-private suites and features amenities such as comfortable common areas, individualized dietary plans, laundry services, and religious services. The facility focuses on providing social and emotional support through its activities and social services programs, ensuring an engaging and supportive environment for its residents.

Why Join us?

At Harborview Post-Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us make a difference. Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or just beginning your career, Harborview offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

• We offer paid orientation, training, ongoing support

• We offer a Sign on/Retention bonus of $1,500 for Full Time positions (Limited Time Offer only)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA plans

• PTO

• Life Insurance
  

Position Overview:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant supports occupational therapists providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

• Works with occupational therapists to plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.

• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.

• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.

• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients. Aids patients in dressing and grooming.

• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.

• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.

• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.

• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.

• Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.

• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.

• Orders educational and treatment supplies.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or job-related vocational training.

• Must hold a current license issued by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

• Active BLS/CPR.

• A minimum of six months of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is preferred; however, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Experience in long term care is preferred.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.