Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full Time
Redlands, CA 92373
Posted
Job description

Redlands Healthcare Center is a 78-bed skilled nursing facility located in Redlands, near Redlands Community Hospital. "Serve more people, touch more lives" is our pledge and promise. At Redlands Healthcare we create a home-like atmosphere for our residents by providing recently renovated accommodations along with team members that feel like family. We offer flexible scheduling and awesome nursing advancement opportunities such as CNA to LVN and LVN to RN. Join our team today!

Occupational Therapy Assistant will assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists. OTA will document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services. The OTA assures that patient care follows the OT Plan of Care, the organization’s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.

Job Duties:

  • Provides Therapy services established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in the patient Plan of Care.
  • Provides therapy services under the supervision of an OTR as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
  • Consults with OTR regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
  • Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the OTR to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
  • Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
  • Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
  • Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
  • Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by OTR, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
  • Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
  • Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
  • Maintains a clean environment.
  • Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
  • Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
  • Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Education Required:

  • Minimum of Associate of Arts in Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Licensure/Certification: Licensure as required by California
  • Certification as required by California
  • CPR Certification

Experience:

  • 1 year Occupational Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
  • 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
  • Graduates in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 5x8

License/Certification:

  • COTA (Required)

Work Location: One location

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