Cascadia Healthcare Hiring For Prn Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Position In Twin Falls, Id at Twin Falls, ID 83301, United States Full Time

Job Description

Position Summary: A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments. Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each statexe2x80x99s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents. Qualifications Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Essential Functions

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the residentxe2x80x99s/patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of residentxe2x80x99s/patient’s progress.
• Assists in the instruction of residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.