Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Veritas Skilled Nursing Management (Veritas Management Group) · veritasmg.com
Grand JunctionEntry level1+ yrsTemporary
The job in short
Certified occupational therapy assisting.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2024-11-04
- Location as listed
- GRAND JUNCTION, CO, USA
- Role
- Occupational Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Center at Foresight - GRAND JUNCTION, CO, Salary Range: $26.00 - $36.00Hourly, The Center at Foresight is hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) now!
Shift Availability: PRN (as needed)
Pay is dependent on experience.
Job Description:
The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures
About Us
The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Why Join Our Team?
We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities
Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
Excellent pay
Generous PTO packages for full time employees
401k employer matching up to 4%
Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)
Qualifications:
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a PT in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current license or be license-eligible in the state of Colorado
Pre-employment background check and drug screen required
Proven working experience as a COTA
Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
Health care administration and documentation skills
Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!
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