Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) FT - Avamere Puget Sound
Job Category : Therapy
Requisition Number : CERTI026468
Posted : June 20, 2025
Full-Time
Rate : $35 USD per hour
Location : Tacoma, WA 98465, USA
Job Details
Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location : Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S. Pearl St, Tacoma 98465.
Status : FT, PT, and PRN
Wage : $35 - $45 (FT & PT) $40 - $45 (PRN)
Reasons to Join Avamere Rehab :
- In-House Therapy
- Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
- Therapist-Run
- Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
- Manageable Productivity Expectations
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
- Career Advancement & Development
- New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training
Avamere Rehab Employee Perks :
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.401 (k) Plan : After 90 days of employment, with matching program.Paid Time Off (PTO) : Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.Generous employee referral bonus program.Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA : Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).Professional Development : Opportunities for growth and development within the company.Voluntary Benefits : Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.Key Responsibilities :
Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational TherapistCommunicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the teamProvides timely written documentation per facility and department requirementsDevelops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associationsProvides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirementsSupports and participates in department operations and developmentReports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basisQualifications :
Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculumAble to practice unencumberedIn good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boardsWorking knowledge of Medicare and other payer sourcesFull knowledge of resident's rightsExudes professionalism in presentationAbility to multitaskMust be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in EnglishCPR certificationAvamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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