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 Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problem

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices

Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility CPR certification, if required by licensure

Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment

The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment

Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team

The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…