Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

## Description

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant now!

**Shift Availability:**PRN days

**Pay:**$35/hourly

**Job Description:**The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
• Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
• Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
• Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
• Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures

**About Us**

The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

**Why Join Our Team?**

• We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

## Qualifications
**Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:**

• Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
• Must possess a current and valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
• Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

**Other Job Requirements:**

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.