Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job Location: Clemmons, North Carolina

Company: Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Job Type: Per Diem

About Us

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of the Alliance Health Group family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are a resident-centered and quality-focused organization that values the well-being of our patients, clients, and team members. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team up with like-minded co-workers, then we are looking for you.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. As a COTA, you will work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to provide patient care and related activities as directed. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Treating patients as directed by the licensed therapist
• Demonstrating a positive attitude and team-building approach with patients, clients, and team members
• Consistently attending work and providing appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintaining productivity standards as determined by your supervisor and clinical needs
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, and other meetings as required
• Instructing families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs

Essential Functions

• Treat patients according to treatment plan
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Participate in in-service training programs
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Communicate with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily as needed
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position
• Possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics to enable these senses to function adequately
• Function independently with flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
• Ability to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Ability to speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
• Ability to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated office and therapy area
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently throughout the workday
• Subject to falls, burns, infectious diseases, odors, and other environmental hazards
• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times

Travel Requirements

• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor