Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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...