Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Immediately seeking a Full Time/Part Time/PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join in-house rehab team at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe 

Job Responsibilities:

• Optimizes physical abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in protocols of screening

• Implementing treatment for all assigned patients

• Delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan

• Accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family

• Expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers and other professional staff.

• Maintain administration requirements by: submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.

• Comply with infection control procedures and environment safety protocol within a facility. Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care

Education and Qualifications:

• Valid Pennsylvania state license

• Graduate of a COTA approved school for Occupational Therapy

• SNF/LTC experience preferred.

 

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