Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) FT or PRN- Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cas

Description

Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN to join our dynamic team of dedicated health care professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Gresham, OR!

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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. 

Essential Functions 

· 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. Other Functions

· Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· 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. 

Available Benefits Include

· Paid vacation, sick, and holidays (after 90-day Introductory Period)

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

· Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

· 401(k)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

 Education

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program 

Licenses/Certification

• Current COTA license required
• Current CPR certification required

Experience

• Six month experience in a long-term care environment preferred

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.