Urgent Need | Occupational Therapist Assistant (cota)

At Valley West we strive to be the premier provider of skilled and long-term care. We believe our residents are our highest priority and our associates are our most valuable resources. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in our community. Our programs and services are designed to operate with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our residents and staff. We have had consistently low COVID 19 infection rates of our residents and staff along with positive outcomes and feed back from state infection control surveys. All employees are eligible for referral bonuses for certain high need positions. Job Type : Full-time, PRN  Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday New Grads Welcome   Benefits(full-time) : ~ Flexible scheduling ~ 401(k) retirement plan with company match  ~ Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one ~ Life insurance, short/long term disability  ~ Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts  Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment. The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT) new grads welcome to apply Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Read, write, speak, and understand the English language