Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / OTA - Full Time

Overview

A full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant, (COTA/OTA), position is available in our sub-acute/skilled nursing rehab department located in Bethel, CT. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Requirements

• Responsibilities and Qualifications:
• The Qualified Candidate Will:
• Work collaboratively with other rehab therapists and nursing staff in a supportive team-working environment
• Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or be license eligible to practice in the state employed
• Demonstrate strong computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and have experience with electronic documentation
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and timeliness with documentation
• Work well with others in a team setting
• Be flexible with hours

Qualifications

• Under the direction of a Rehab Director, a successful Rehab Team Leader will:
• Provide daily oversight of rehabilitation services
• Ensure efficient and effective operations of the facility's rehabilitation department
• Provide therapy services to patients
• Provide clinical support, training and oversight of specialty programs within his/her specific discipline
• Plan and coordinate with other facility therapists in the implementation of programs and procedures to optimize patient outcomes
• Monitor patient admissions, schedules, MDS assessment periods and data
• Provide administrative supervision of therapists in the rehabilitation department
• Be a licensed Occupational Therapist or license eligible in the state where employed
• Have experience as a treating therapist in the Skilled Nursing Facility setting

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Continuing Education program
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
• Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life
• Mentor programs for therapists interested in growing their skills or management opportunities.