Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) SNF
Vancouver, Washington
PeaceHealth MacArthur Building

Home Health Certified OTA - COTA SNF

Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Employment Type: Travel/Contract Location: Vancouver, Washington Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 5 x 8 hours (8:00 to 16:30) Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week

Role Summary

Carries out the physical therapy plan of care toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach optimal functional status. Oversees students in following the plan of care, and supervises therapy aides and volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team.

Patient Load

• Average daily census: 650
• Visits per day: 6
• Patient diagnoses: HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, s/p MI

Equipment Provided

• Bag for supplies and equipment
• Vitals equipment
• PPE
• Laptop
• Cell phone

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 2 years of experience
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• BLS (AHA, ARC, MTN, or Canadian AHA, if applicable). AHA Provider, Instructor, and RQI are accepted.

Background Checks and Compliance

• Background check: Required within 60 days of start, with a 7-year search (SSN trace, counties and states lived/worked, federal search, national criminal search, and SS verification)
• Exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG): Run 15 days before start and every 45 days after
• Social Security verification: Required; may start with this search pending if I-9 and E-Verify are on file
• Education verification: Verification of highest education related to the specialty is required. Transcripts or diploma are accepted if the school is closed or cannot be verified.
• WA State Patrol check: Required within 90 days before start for Washington placements
• State license verification: Valid state licensure or certification as required for services performed
• Color blind exam: Required
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start. Panel must include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, 6-monoacetylmorphine (6AM), opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP. Marijuana testing is not required for Washington candidates.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start, plus a TB questionnaire (annual)
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually for onsite candidates
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety): Required for onsite candidates and updated annually
• Vaccines: Documentation or declination forms for Tdap, MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, and seasonal flu
• Flu exemptions: Washington candidates may decline the flu vaccine for medical or religious reasons

Onboarding

• Orientation quiz: Required for all travelers, completed before start with a score of 100%
• Orientation module and traveler orientation checklist: Completed before or at start
• Employment application and facility-specific policy reviews, including workplace violence prevention, masking, and personnel restrictions due to illness