Are you passionate about being a part of a team?Do you like helping and caring for others?Are you passionate about delivering high quality care?Do you effectively communicate with people?At Vivage, we’re recognized as a national leader driving high quality service innovation for seniors and value for our investors. "Vivage” means "celebrating aging” inspiring our focus to create innovative and customer-driven models filled with personalized and meaningful living experiences.We are a senior health care, solution driven company which provides right care….. right place…..right time. Our Mission, Vision and Pillars of Commitment have come from our collective personal awareness and professional dedication to the importance of each person we serve, each employee we work with, and each business partner we have. At Vivage we bridge today’s healthcare opportunities with innovative strategies and solutions.Engaging Culture ~ Competitive Pay ~ Growth Opportunities ~ Great Benefits ~ Family Environment ~ Payactiv OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent occupational therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Resident Care: 70% timeProvide occupational therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician’s ordersDemonstrate competent technical skills according to current standards of practiceCommunicate changes in resident’s conditionParticipate in discharge and community mobility planningPrescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentationRespond to family requests and concerns timelyAssure resident abuse or neglect does not occurObserve confidentiality and safeguards for all patient informationTraining/Education: 15% timeParticipate in collaborative care conferencesCoordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staffProvide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partnersAssist with training and education of facility and professional partnersEnsure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programsParticipation in OTA student development and educational programs Department Duties: 15% timePerform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safetyProvide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updatesAssists in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy departmentPerforms other duties as assigned SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Current Colorado occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilitiesProviding appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program (approved by American Occupational Therapy Association)Experience: Experience in provide appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)License: Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Occupational Therapy Assistant License (required)Certifications: Current NBCOT certification, CPR (as requested) Vivage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.