Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Address:

462 Kenmore Drive Danville, WV 25053

FULL TIMECERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full TIme opening for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) atHillcrest Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, OH, PA, VA, WV

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
• Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
• Free CEU Library with dedicated leadership development staff.
• Motivated therapy team members have an opportunity for promotion to leadership positions (25 internal promotions in the last 12 months).
• Full Time Employee benefit options; life and disability plans, medical, dental and vision coverage, identity theft protection, & 401(k) with Employer Match

Qualifications/Must Have’s:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
• Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License 
• Demonstrate competency in therapy treatment, techniques, and materials & equipment utilization. Productivity expectations (88%-90% based on center).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff and other members of team involved in the treatment plan, as well as family consultation and training.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Assists with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
• Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, serving diverse needs of residents.