Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
AristaCare Health Services
Green Brook Township, NJ
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance
- Full-Time
Job Description
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.
Job Functions:
- Provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Education & Requirements:
- Minimum of Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (license) in New Jersey
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
AristaCare Health Services is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional care to our residents and patients. With a focus on rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, we strive to enhance the quality of life for those in our care. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized attention to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.
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