Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - PRN

Company: Symbria
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: November 26, 2019

Job Description:

Symbria is currently seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to add to our upcoming Rehabilitation Team at Legacy Rehab and Care Center, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Bullhead City, AZ.

For more than 20 years, Symbria has been providing an outstanding work environment for talented employees to deliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population in senior-living and post-acute settings.

Position Summary

Administer treatment programs outlined by the licensed Occupational Therapist, participate on interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in a post-acute rehabilitation environment, and contribute to all group programs provided by the rehabilitation services department. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.

* Obtain necessary background information from assigned patient's charts.
* Assist supervising licensed Occupational Therapist in obtaining specific evaluation data within areas of established expertise.
* Seek assistance from supervising licensed Occupational Therapist to obtain evaluation data outside Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant expertise.
* Establish appropriate short and long-term goals within areas of treatment expertise for assigned patients, and select and adapt treatment techniques to meet established goals and meet individual patient needs.
* Discuss treatment plan with patient and family as indicated.
* Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
* Administer the prescribed Occupational Therapy program to restore and maintain maximum functions and present disability. The following modalities may be used for this purpose:
* Therapeutic exercises and activity for upper extremity function.
* Therapeutic exercises and activity for sensory and perceptual skills.
* Exercises and activity to improve coordination.
* Instructions in self-care, including light hygiene, bathing, dressing, transfers, eating, homemaking, and instruction in leisure time activities, education in body mechanics, work simplification and joint protection.
* Able to maintain productivity standards.
* Full utilization of technology provided to document and enhance client care.

Work Schedule

* PRN/Per Diem
* Graduate of an accredited school for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and a valid registered license for the state in which employed.
* Acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience preferred.
* Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and basic math skills.
* Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service.

Why work at Symbria?

* 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, also known as an ESOP. You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company!
* Competitive compensation
* ESOP retirement plan
* 401(k) & Roth 401(k) plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) and Yearly Tuition Reimbursement.

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