What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at The Lodge at Saginaw?
At The Lodge of Saginaw, our associates are our most valuable assets. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS (COTA)
Why Join Our Team?
- Excellent PTO and time off
- Competitive Pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
- 401k with Matching
Responsibilities
- Facilitation of rehabilitation of patients with emotional, physical or mental disabilities
- Implementation of occupational therapy care plans
- Coordination of care with entire care team
- Educating patients and family members
- Preparing timely, complete and accurate clinical notes
- Communicating effectively with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, office support and other care team members
Qualifications
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the State of Texas
- Skilled Nursing or Veterans Home experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of SNF or Veterans Healthcare regulations and general healthcare compliance
- Truly cares for people and will go above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care
- Has outstanding communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal)
- Who is autonomous and self-motivated
- Believes in a team approach to problem solving and care
- Freely shares their ideas and visions and stands up for what they believe in and loves having a positive impact on patient's lives
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.