Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota) Part-Time Firenze

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota) Part-Time
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Part-time (Healthcare) Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina. At Forest Acres, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are currently seeking an COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

We offer the following to our Occupational Therapists:

• $30-35 p/hour

• PRN Flexible Scheduling

• Advancement & PRN opportunities throughout our facilities in South Carolina

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Degree from an accredited college/university

• South Carolina Licensed Occupational Therapist (Required)

• Experience in a fast-paced, high admissions healthcare facility

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities: Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans. Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility. Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements. Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in discharge planning. Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area. Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. Qualifications: Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care. Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.

Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.

Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands:

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasionally.

Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.

Talking and/or hearing very frequently.

Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.

Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information:

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.

They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

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