Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description

Status: Full-time and Part-time

Location: Sunnyside Transitional Care

Address: 4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE. Salem, OR. 97302

Sunnyside Transitional Care is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life. Focusing on patient-centered rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, the Sunnyside Transitional team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

Position Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments.

Essential Functions:

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s/patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of resident’s/patient's progress.
• Assists in the instruction of residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude toward residents/patients and their treatment progression.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Total Well-being Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy. Free, 24/7 access to professional counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and childcare/eldercare referrals to help you navigate life's messy moments.
• Time to Unwind: Generous paid time off, dedicated sick leave, and paid holidays because we value your life outside of work.
• Built-In Peace of Mind: Fully covered life insurance alongside short- and long-term disability to protect you when it matters most.
• Future Financial Growth: A robust 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term wealth.
• Purpose-Driven Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance your career within a deeply mission-driven organization.
• People-First Leadership: A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, quality is celebrated, and professional development is a priority.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

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