Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

POSITION OVERVIEW Job Summary: Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment. Roles and Responsibilities Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care. Evaluates patient response to treatment and provides feedback to the rest of the team. Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment. Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family. Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed. Contributes to the delivery of cost‑effective care. Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately. Travels, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory. Complies with all resident rights per the company's Resident Rights Policy. Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities. Participates in survey preparation activities. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Associate Degree Experience: 0–1 years Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co‑workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus. Location Synchrony Rehab at Cambridge House – 114 10th St. NE, Hildebran, NC Benefits Competitive salaries and weekly pay 401(k) company match Mental health support program Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement Health, vision, dental & life insurance start on the first day of the month following your start date First‑time homebuyers' program HSA/FSA And so much more! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement This position is open to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as required by federal, state or local laws. For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

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