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Occupational Therapist Asst (COTA) PRN

Panacea HealthHarrisburg, PAPer DiemPosted 3w ago

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About the job

JOB TITLE: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

POSITION TYPE: PRN

LOCATION: Harrisburg, PA

DESCRIPTION: Daily Pay

With a strong emphasis on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, we are proud to be a group of dynamic and innovative industry leaders in promoting our services as well as the cosmetic and aesthetic changes that are often lacking to be a true Skilled Nursing Facility. Transforming traditional "nursing homes" into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is the focus at Spring Creek Rehab & Healthcare Center. We are fully committed to providing compassionate, family-oriented short and long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

We have an exciting opportunity for YOU to join our exceptional therapy team at Spring Creek Rehab & Healthcare Center as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant!

Spring Creek provides a warm and secure work environment. We believe that our team members are here not only to improve the lives of our residents, but to improve their own lives!

MAKE THE DECISION TODAY, FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!

Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!

One Location, No Daily Travel

Flexible Schedules

Excellent Salary and Benefits

Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!

Medical, Dental, Vision & a variety of voluntary benefit coverage.

Company paid life insurance, long term disability

Generous PTO to include holidays, sick and vacation

Free Online Continuing Education

Top quality full PPE and dedicated staff to manage COVID infection control procedures.

You will receive industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.

A team centered culture that supports our values of Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Experience is needed in long term care setting

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will screen, examine and evaluate residents, including history, systems review, applications of appropriate tests and measures and interprets findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions and design a plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the resident and caregivers, implements the treatment plan and completes all related documentation required for those services.

Consults with and makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the resident.

Provide exception customer service: ensures that resident and families receive the highest quality of service in caring and compassionate environment.

Responsible for maintaining efficiency standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a valid professional license by discipline for state

Prefer at least one-year experience in LTC

Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence

Passionate about post-acute rehabilitation and the older adult population

Ability to relate and interact positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, family, professional and facility staff.

Spring Creek is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.

From Panacea Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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