Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Location: Coos Bay, Oregon

Join our award-winning team! Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News World Report 2025 Best Nursing Homes.

Community Overview:

Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life with numerous outdoor activities just minutes away, including the Pacific Ocean, Coos Bay, the Coos River, Elliot State Forest, and a world-class golf resort. Coos Bay offers exceptional educational opportunities and state-of-the-art medical facilities, making it a town for those who enjoy all nature has to offer.

Job Description:

• Provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral
• Work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Requirements:

• NBCOT certified upon hire (renewal optional)
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable state; must maintain an active license in good standing
• One year of experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation, must remain current during employment

Professional Development:

• Mentorship programs available; new grads welcome
• Continuing education and growth opportunities
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
• In-house rehab programs with empowering work environments

Specific Job Requirements:

• Participate in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaise with patients, families, support departments to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, 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
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completing mandatory compliance training

Essential 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 language

An Equal Opportunity Employer