Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Company: Cadia Healthcare
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and
rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the
heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Occupational
Therapy Assistant to join our team!Cadia rewards its employees for
their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible,
with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.BENEFITS
AND PERKS WE OFFER:Benefits Competitive Salary Affordable Medical,
Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement
With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off
- Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term
Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical
Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
Referral Bonuses and More!Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work
for Discounted Entertainment Tickets! Free and Discounted Employee
Meals Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless
Discount Costco Membership Discount (DE only) Annual $35 Non-Slip
Shoe Replacement (DE only)Position DescriptionThe Occupational
Therapy Assistant will administer screenings and comprehensive
evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled
plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or
maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the
highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life.
Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and thats
where you come in! Administer screenings & comprehensive
evaluations of assigned patients. Complete all essential
documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law
& facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a
patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders,
evaluation, care plan, etc. Assist in administering standardized
tests/measures (ACL, Barthel Index, Functional Reach Test, Function
in Sitting Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at
least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and
documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum
benefit. Assist with OT services for patients with dementia,
including ACL, activities to address attention span, concentration,
direction following, sequencing, memory, complex ADL cognitive
tasks, etc. Assist with OT services for patients with visual &
perceptual disturbances, interfering with daily function. Test and
measure patients pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities,
sensory perception, functional capacity, and
respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or
revise treatment programs.Qualifications Must possess a current,
unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational
Therapist Assistant in this state. Must have current and up to date
CPR certification.
Keywords: Cadia Healthcare, Wilmington , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Healthcare , Wilmington, Delaware
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