What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA / Per Diem position at Avamere?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Status: PRN
Wage: $35-$45/hour
Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Apply online at TeamAvamere.com
The purpose of this position is to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
- Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
- Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
- Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
- Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
- Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
- Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
- Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
- Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
- Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
- Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
- Able to practice unencumbered.
- In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
- Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
- CPR certification.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Salary : $35 - $45