Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Company: Life Care Center of Casper
Location: Casper
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Details: Employment Status: PRN Shift: DayPosition
Summary:The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon
physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational
Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations,
and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure
Requirements: NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional
going forward Graduate of an accredited program in occupational
therapy (ASOT) Currently registered/licensed in applicable State.
Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout
employment. One (1) year experience in post acute care or related
setting preferred CPR certification upon hire or obtain during
orientation. CPR certification must remain current during
employment.Specific Job Requirements: Participates in community
health matters/projects as appropriate Proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel, and e mail Liaisons with patients, families, support
departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs Demonstrate
good body mechanics at all times Make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and
procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas
including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and
sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all
proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow
company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions: Follow
occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of
the supervising OT Chart appropriately and timely Utilize therapy
software appropriately and accurately Exhibit excellent customer
service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the
evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate
and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand,
bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently
during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English
languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of Casper, Casper , Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Healthcare , Casper, Wyoming
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