Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

About the role

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 137‑bed industry‑leading skilled nursing facility with a supportive family environment. The compassionate rehab teams are led by an experienced Director of Rehabilitation and utilize Optima Therapy for billing and documentation. The facility offers a 7‑day‑a‑week, in‑house comprehensive rehabilitation program that is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Positions are stable and secure at one location.

Benefits

• Daily pay – get paid when you need it
• Industry‑competitive rates
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and generous PTO
• Employee referral program
• One location – no daily travel
• Industry‑leading orientation and training with ongoing management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continuous professional and clinical training

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and delivering occupational therapy services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to maintain the highest quality of resident care
• Provide individual therapy services to residents according to care plans
• Assist in resident assessment activities as needed
• Assist in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS
• Keep the therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care‑plan goals
• Brief residents on procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.
• Interview residents and family members as necessary
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments
• Follow therapy department safety standards
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university for COTA
• Minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility (new graduates will be considered)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail, and flexibility
• Successfully complete a post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check and physical/drug screen