Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Highlands Health and Rehab is seeking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy Team. As a COTA you will be responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it! Appy today and start shaping your future with us in making an impact with the residents we serve.

Status : Full-Time with Flexible Scheduling

Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient based off scope of practice

Perform treatment plan to residents; follow short and long term goals and methods to achieve goals based off of the established plan of care by supervising therapist

Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families / caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members

Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members

Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services

Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients

Comply with all CMS documentation standards of practice daily with point of care documentations as indicated

Education & Qualifications

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

TN OTA licensure

Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become part of a compassionate, high-performing team that celebrates your dedication and invests in your growth. We proudly support, recognize, and reward our caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer :

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Appreciation Programs & Rewards
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career Growth & Development
• Low Staff-to-Patient Ratios
• Employee Referral Program
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• …and so much more!

Highlands Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.