Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
5 days ago
Puyallup
Life Care Center of Puyallup is located in a city known for its agricultural roots and community spirit. Residents benefit from the annual Washington State Fair, numerous parks, and a revitalized downtown area with shopping and dining options. Puyallup's friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes it an excellent place to live and work, offering a balance of suburban comfort and easy access to urban amenities in nearby Tacoma and Seattle. With scenic trails, local farmers' markets, and a strong sense of community, Puyallup provides a high quality of life for residents and employees alike. Life Care Center of Puyallup is a long-term care and post-acute care facility. Well known for its extraordinary customer service, high quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale & retention. We also feature: • Full-time: $30-$40/hr DOE, • PRN: $40-45/hr, • In-house rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams, • Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities, • Continuing education and growth opportunities, • New Grads welcome The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. • NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward, • Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT), • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment., • One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred, • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment., • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate, • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail, • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs, • Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times, • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action, • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility, • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department, • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation, • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc., • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information, • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures, • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training, • Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT, • Chart appropriately and timely, • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately, • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients, • Assist in the evacuation of patients, • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance, • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment, • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team, • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours