COTA PRN

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Gateway Post Acute
Pay Range: $42.00-$45.00 per hour, based on experience
Help Residents Regain Independence and Confidence

Gateway Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on therapy while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule.

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides individualized treatment to help residents improve their ability to complete daily activities safely and independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to the supervising Occupational Therapist's plan of care.


* Help residents improve their ability to complete activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and mobility.


* Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.


* Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.


* Communicate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.


* Participate in resident care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and discharge planning as needed.


* Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.


* Recommend and assist with obtaining adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other durable medical equipment.


* Assist nursing staff with training and supporting Restorative Nursing Assistants.


* Provide employee in-services and training programs as requested.


* Follow infection prevention, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.


* Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly.


* Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement, and rehabilitation program development.


* Maintain resident privacy and the confidentiality of all resident and company information.


* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.


* Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing required.


* Must maintain all continuing education and licensure requirements.


* Current CPR/BLS certification required when applicable.


* Skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric experience preferred.


* New graduates are welcome to apply.


* Experience with Net Health, PointClickCare, or other electronic documentation systems preferred.


* Strong clinical, documentation, communication, and time-management skills.


* Ability to work independe...