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Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$63,206 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Immediately seeking a Full Time/Part Time/PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join in-house rehab team at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at
Latrobe Job Responsibilities:
Optimizes physical abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in protocols of screening Implementing treatment for all assigned patients Delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan Accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family Expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers and other professional staff.
Maintain administration requirements by:
submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans. Comply with infection control procedures and environment safety protocol within a facility. Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care
Education and Qualifications:
Valid Pennsylvania state license Graduate of a COTA approved school for Occupational Therapy SNF/LTC experience preferred. "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."