You haven't searched anything yet.
Overview:
HealthPRO Heritage is seeking a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Los Gatos, CA on the beautiful 9 acre continuum care campus of The Terraces of Los Gatos
Gorgeous community with a great rehab team - the only thing that is missing is you!
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
We offer flexible career options that integrate into your life and help you meet your personal and professional goals.
We're on the lookout for passionate, motivated and talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence. If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!
Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00
Pay range to be determined by years of experience within a similar setting
Responsibilities:1. Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
2. Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
3. Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
4. Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
5. Assist with admission screening.
6. Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
7. Assist with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment.
8. Assist the Occupational Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
9. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcares regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
11. Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
12. Adhere to company and facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
13. Perform other duties, as assigned.
14. Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
15. Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
16. Support the companys commitment to Compassionate Care; projects a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab. Program.
17. Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
18. Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
Qualifications:1. Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
2. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
3. Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
6. Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:
Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time. -Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces
Recruiter : Email Address:Full Time
$68k-83k (estimate)
04/25/2024
05/14/2024
The following is the career advancement route for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), it can be promoted into senior positions as an Occupational Therapy Supervisor that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). You can explore the career advancement for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.