Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

    Posted 8 days ago
    kirkland, washington, united states · Onsite

    About the job

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    Join our award-winning team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, providing direct rehab care under an Occupational Therapist's supervision. Responsibilities include following treatment plans, charting, utilizing therapy software, and liaising with patients and families. Maintain professional relationships, demonstrate integrity, and communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

    Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

    Location: Kirkland, Washington

    Our team of champions at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, is proud to have been named Best Nursing Home not just once but twice! Newsweek Magazine named us a Best Nursing Home for 2021, and U.S. News World Report named us a Best Nursing Home for Short-Stay Rehab.

    During the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, our team rose to the challenge and proved their dedication to caring for our residents. It is through teamwork and commitment we are standing strong today. We are always looking for great talent to join our award-winning team as we look to the future!

    Life Care Center of Kirkland is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Full-time and PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team.

    Job Description:

    • Provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
    • 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

    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.

    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
    • Liaison 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

    Essential Functions:

    • 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

    Life Care Center of Kirkland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.