COTA/PRN

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Cordera is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistance (COTA) to work PRN. Our Center serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. The primary purpose of a Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant is to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical/Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Requirements

Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility
Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and have current license or be license-eligible in the state of Colorado
Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Responsibilities

Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures