Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

*Job description*

*Position Summary*

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to residents as prescribed by the attending physician under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L).

*Qualifications:*

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Associates

Certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Two years long term care or rehabilitation experience preferred

CPR certification strongly preferred and encouraged

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

1. Assists the OTR/L with overseeing all aspects of the resident’s plan of care with respect to OT treatment.

2. Contributes to the development and modification of individualized, goal-directed treatment plans in conjunction with the OTR/L.

3. Conducts safe and effective resident treatment sessions using the prescribed treatment plan, including resident/family educational programs. Reports resident responses to treatment, changes in care plan needs, and progress toward goals to the OTR/L.

4. Contributes to the occupational therapy resident evaluation process by completing structured evaluations as directed by the OTR/L.

5. Contributes to the supervision of occupational therapy students, aides, or volunteers as directed by the OTR/L.

6. Documents results of assessment, treatment, follow-up, discharge, and billing notes in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with Standards of Practice, state and federal regulations, and policies/procedures.

E.O.E.

*BENEFITS:*

* Good Working Conditions
* Excellent Staffing Ratios
* On the Job Training
* Competitive Wages
* Vacation & Sick Days
* Seven Paid Holidays
* Funeral Leave
* Employee Assistance Program
* Health and Dental/Vision Insurance for Full Time Employees
* Health and Wellness Programs/Initiative (Workplace Wellness)
* 403(b) Retirement Plan
* Paid Life Insurance Policy
* Short Term Disability
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Educational Seminars and In-Services
* Direct Deposit
* Credit Union (USX Federal Credit Union)
* Referral Program
* Seniority Appreciation Bonus
* Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, other special events)
* Free Parking
* On 41 Bus Line

Qualified candidates please apply at concordiacareers.org or stop in and see us at 1300 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Call View phone number on easyhiring.pro with any questions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

Education:

* Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

* C.O.T.A.: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* Licensed C.O.T.A. (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:
* Pittsburgh, PA 15243 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Pittsburgh, PA 15243: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:
* 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person