Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere Court at Keizer - 5300 River Rd.

N, Keizer, OR, 97303

Apply Online at TeamAvamere.com

We are seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team in Keizer, OR at Avamere Court of Keizer.

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.

Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington.

Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care.

Reasons to Join Avamere:


* In-House Therapy


* Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments


* Therapist-Run


* Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education


* Manageable Productivity Expectations


* Flexible Schedule Options


* One Full-Time COTA


* Career Advancement & Development


* New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

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 patients, 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

Qualifications:


* Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum


* Able to practice unencumbered.


* In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boa...