Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the role

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Benefits

• Very competitive wages and benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Company discounts
• Company perks and activities
• Annual raises
• Same day pay option

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)
• SNF experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines
• Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary
• Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as needed
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures