Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) FT or PT

Fairlawn Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia•Gresham, OR

3h•$34 - $38

About The Position

Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic team of dedicated health care professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Gresham, OR! Family Ownership Responsibility Celebration Experience Join us in our 82 bed facility that holds an average daily census of 62. This facility boasts well equipped therapy gyms and private Occupational Therapy Suites. Our current five-person team is eager to introduce a strong clinician to their growing team of superstars! Remember when therapy used to be FUN and FLEXIBLE?! Remember custom treatments and fresh approaches being WELCOMED and SUPPORTED in a clinical setting?! Come join our family and experience our intense desire to create meaningful change in the subacute rehab world! We are dedicated to reinventing the way care is delivered to improve outcomes and impact patient lives. Interested?! Apply now and come tour with our Director of Rehab for more information.

Requirements

Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude toward residents/patients and their treatment progression.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.
Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
Current COTA license required
Current CPR certification required
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Nice To Haves

Six month experience in a long-term care environment preferred

Responsibilities

Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s/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 resident’s/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.
Performs other duties as assigned.