Certified Occupational Therapist ~ COTA

Willow Tree Care Center

Olathe, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adult Learning, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Concrete, Conservation, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Emergency Response, English Language, Environmental Design, Genetics, Infection Control, Learning Disabilities, Microsoft Office, Neurology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Management, Personal Care, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Prosthetics, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Olathe, CO

POSTED

9 days ago

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant ~ COTA Willow Tree Care Center ~ Delta, Co Skilled Nursing Community Pay Rate - $27Hr - $38Hr DOE - Full, Part Time & PRN BENEFITS OFFERED - Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401(k) with company match, Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance, company sponsored training, free meals, referral program etc. ABOUT US – Willow Tree is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier skilled nursing and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities. Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required. Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required. Strong customer service orientation. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR) and help them carry out treatment plans. Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients. Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions; designs and/or fabricates slings and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of patients and/or their families. Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain. Provides activities to assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive-equipment needs. Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements. Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables. Functions independently with integrity, flexibility and works well with residents, personnel and support agencies. Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response and safety protocol. Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; and resident confidentiality (HIPPA). Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information. Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information. Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumes or schooling transcripts.

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