Job Description
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.
Lodi Creek Post-Acute is located at Lodi, CA. It has 86 beds.The mission of Lodi Creek Post-Acute is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that improves the quality of life for residents. It aims to foster an environment of dignity, respect, and continuous improvement. The vision is to be a leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, offering innovative care solutions that set the standard in the industry, while remaining committed to the well-being of both residents and staff.
WHY JOIN US?
Lodi Creek Post-Acute centers around providing a supportive and empowering workplace. Employees are valued as key contributors to the facility’s success, and the company offers a range of incentives, including professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a positive work-life balance. The culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and the fulfillment of making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. The leadership recognizes the importance of employee well-being, which translates into a strong sense of job satisfaction and loyalty.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic assessments and intervention, plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
Instructs patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients like dressing and grooming.
Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.
Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
Transports patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, and documenting health insurance billings.
Orders educational and treatment supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of program accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
EXPERIENCE:
With Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Experience is Preferred
With Skilled Nursing Experience is Preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certification to practice Occupational Therapy Assistant Role
BENEFITS:
$2500 Hiring and Retention Bonus
$2500 Referral Bonus
Paid sick leave
PTO
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Healthcare insurance
Life insurance
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