Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation - Join Our Team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)    Are you a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives? We're looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic team. What We offer:          Competitive pay          Full benefits including Comprehensive Health, Vision and Dental          Generous Paid Time Off          Flexible scheduling options to balance your busy personal life          Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development          Fun work environment          And much more    Hours/Shifts: Our openings include PRN, Day Shift, Weekends Responsibilities: Treat patients under the direction of a licensed therapist. Foster a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment with patients, clients, and team members. Attend work consistently and provide appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off. Maintain productivity standards as determined by the supervisor and clinical needs. Demonstrate consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Execute patient treatments according to the established treatment plan. Record clinical documentation in adherence to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines. Instruct families and nursing staff on restorative/home programs as directed by the staff therapist. Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans with the supervisor and other health team members. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, and other required or directed meetings. Contribute to in-service training programs for other facility staff. Engage in facility performance improvement programs. Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department. Screen patients based on identified needs per State Practice Act. Assist in cleaning and maintaining the treatment area and department. Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel to ensure it is maintained in good working order. Travel or float between facilities as determined by the supervisor and patient needs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 lbs. Qualifications: Valid certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Positive attitude and team-building approach. Strong knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Flexibility to travel or float between facilities as needed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you Join us in providing exceptional care and promoting rehabilitation excellence. If you are interested in becoming a valuable member of our team or have any inquiries, we welcome you to apply in person, send us an email at  hr@arborviewnrc.com ,or give us a call at 636-274-1777. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the potential for you to contribute to our dynamic workplace.   Equal Opportunity Workplace: We provide opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.