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 Canaan, CT. Geer Village Nursing and Rehab is a 120-bed facility located in picturesque Canaan, CT. Nestled close to the center of town, Geer is one of the only nursing facilities around to support the older adult population. It has a beautiful patio, responsive management, mixed caseload, and a tremendous team of clinicians who are truly dedicated to patient care!

Requirements

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate therapy services in a sub-acute/skilled nursing facility setting
• 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.