COTA

Kissito Healthcare exists for the betterment and care of human life and is a leading provider for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Our values are “Integrity, Passion, Excellence, and Respect.” If these words resonate with you, then join our team where they play a pivotal role in our mission of caring for others. We offer skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, dietary, housekeeping and activity services to ensure each resident has the highest quality of life. We are seeking a COTA that is aligned with our values and purpose, and passionate about caring for one another. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant duties and responsibilities includes: Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing treatment plans designed to help residents function independently. Contribute to the screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation process by implementing delegated assessments and providing reports of observations and resident capacities to the Occupational Therapist. Therapeutic Intervention Selection Select therapy activities to fit resident’s needs and capabilities. Alter treatment programs as necessary. Monitor resident’s performance in therapy activities and provide encouragement. Observe and document resident’s progress, attitudes and behavior. Report findings to the Occupational Therapist and/or the Director of Rehabilitation. Facilitation of Discharge Plan: Contribute to the discontinuation or transition plan by providing information and documentation to the Occupational Therapist related to the resident’s needs, goals, performance, and appropriate follow-up resources. Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Timely and accurately record occupational therapy services in an informative and descriptive manner. Ensure all occupational therapy documentation conveys specific therapy provided and the resident’s response or lack of response to the therapy provided. Perform all therapy services in accordance with the individualized plan of care. Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Document and promptly report such requests to the Director of Rehabilitation. Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule: 8 hour shift License/Certification: Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Preferred) COTA (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person