Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Chautauqua Springs Health Center is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. Be a part of a team committed to the success and rehabilitation of our residents to provide the highest quality of life to those we serve and care for. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

_ Your Passion, Your Purpose Makes all the Difference! _We have Your Opportunity as a COTA at Chautauqua! Join our team today! _ Apply Now! _

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician's orders
Reports information relating to the patient's progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist
Assists Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

Team Dynamics:
Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives
Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility, and teamwork amongst peers and staff

Benefits of working with us:
Major Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick and Holiday
Plan for your future by starting a 401(k)
Grow within a company that Promotes from Within!
Complete and be paid for required CEUs (that also report to CE Broker!)
Continue your education and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Volunteer Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending-Medical and/or Dependent Care Plan

Qualifications: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must have:
Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
A current license in the state
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations, related to the environment of treatment.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics

Experience:
Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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