Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA Details

Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA

Key Rehabilitation - Appleton City, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Key Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant who is interested in working with the current “Greatest Generation”, as well as with the impending flood of aging baby boomers as they very actively age. Having had a long-term relationship with the Eden Alternative, Key Rehab’s philosophy is that Elderhood is the culmination of a life of learning and experience, not a period of decline and despair. We want to join forces with YOU to help continue this philosophy and help reform the future of our elders. Are you ready to UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL?Responsibilities: COTA's will use their skills to follow the current plan of care established by the OT, advance the patient through the plan as directed by the OT, and work with the interdisciplinary team to enable patients to achieve their goals.
Acute Care, Swing Bed, Out Patient, and SNF settingsQualifications: Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program with an active COTA license in the state of practice.
• Must perform job responsibilities in accordance with Key Rehab’s Code of Ethical Conduct and follow state and federal guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Flexibility and team work
• Exceptional oral and written communication
• Experience with the geriatric population
• Understanding of current Medicare billing regulations

We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.