Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -Full Time; New Grads Welcome!

Benefits of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!

• Industry Competitive Rates!

• One Location, No Daily Travel

• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k

• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire! (Benefits for Full Time)

• INCREASEDPTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.

• Employee Referral Program

• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.

• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• An employer who cares about YOU

745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate COTA looking for a Full Time, flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at a 4 Stary Quality Measures rehab and nursing facility? Susquehanna Health & Wellness Center has the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Your primary focus will be to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and delivering of Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident is continuously maintained.

• Providing individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.

• Assisting in resident assessment activities as needed

• Assisting as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.

• Keeping the Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.

• Briefing residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and preparing necessary equipment.

• Participating in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.

• Interviewing residents and family members, as necessary.

• Coordinating therapy appointments with other departments.

• Following therapy department safety standards.

• Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.

Requirements of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.

• NEW GRADS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.

• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.

• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Susquehanna Health & Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.