Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) -

Bridge Crest Post Acute Compensation:

$36-$40/hour (DOE) Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.

• Essential Duties

+ Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist

+ Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements

+ Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols

+ Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed

+ Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides

+ Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning

+ Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed

+ Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies

+ Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars

+ Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information

+ Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order

+ Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned

+ Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues

• Qualifications

+ Education and/or Experience o Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program o Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care

+ Language Skills o Ability to read technical procedures o Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual o Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families

+ Mathematical Skills o Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

+ Reasoning Ability o Ability to solve practical problem o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule fo...