Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Sign-onBonus $3,000

Life Care Center of Sandpoint is located in

a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Residents

enjoy year-round recreational activities, from skiing at Schweitzer

Mountain Resort to boating and fishing on the lake.

Sandpoint's vibrant arts community, local festivals, and

scenic beauty make it an exceptional place to live and work.

Life Care Center of Sandpoint is an in-house therapy program in a

collaborative team environment with reasonable efficiency standards

that empower our therapists to create high quality outcomes for our

patients and residents.

We offer : Full-time :

$37 - 44 / hr DOE

Sign-on

Bonus : $3,000

Student

Loan Repayment : Up to $250 per month for up to three

years. $9,000 over three years.

State-of-the-Art Therapy Gym : Our facility features a

modern gym equipped with the latest modalities and innovative

therapy programs designed to support your professional growth and

help you excel as a therapist.

Low

Productivity Expectations : Enjoy the flexibility to

truly connect with your patients and provide personalized care with

some of the lowest productivity expectations in the industry.

Flexible Scheduling : We

understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible

scheduling options. Choose your preferred workdays to best suit

your personal needs.

Patient-Centered, In-House Therapy Programs : Be part of

a team that prioritizes patient care with in-house therapy programs

tailored to individual needs.

Mentorship Programs : Support for new grads and

opportunities for ongoing professional development through

mentorship.

Extensive Network :

Become part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing

facilities, providing you with vast opportunities for career

growth.

Comprehensive Benefits

Package : Our benefits package is competitive within the

industry, offering health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)

options, and paid time off, making us a top choice among healthcare

professionals.

Position Summary

The COTA Certified

Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in

occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the

supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance

with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Requirements

NBCOT certified upon

hire, but renewal is optional going forward

Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy

(ASOT)

Currently registered / licensed in

applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing

throughout employment.

One (1) year

experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during

orientation. CPR certification must remain current during

employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

Participates in

community health matters / projects as appropriate

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e

mail

Liaisons with patients, families,

support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times

Make independent decisions when circumstances

warrant such action

Knowledgeable of

practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and

guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals,

objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas

including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and

sanitation

Maintains professional working

relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary

and / or confidential information

Understand

and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

procedures

Displays integrity and

professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Follow occupational treatment plans

for patients under the direction of the supervising OT

Chart appropriately and timely

Utilize therapy software appropriately and

accurately

Exhibit excellent customer service

and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an

interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend,

lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently

during working hours

Read, write, speak, and

understand the English language

An

Equal Opportunity Employer