Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 - and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we've also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here's what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with

About the Position

Goodwin Rehabilitation is currently seeking a PRN COTA. In this position, you will work with our dynamic and passionate team. The COTA is a vital part of an interdisciplinary team that strives to ensure older adults can lives their best lives! Under the Plan of Care established by the evaluating Occupational Therapist, renders Occupational Therapy treatments to improve resident's functional abilities, safety level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. Performs other administrative duties as assigned for necessary operational purposes.

• Provides Occupational Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under an Occupational Therapist's Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Effectively communicates with the Occupational Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident's progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.
• Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department's protocols and Medicare guidelines.
• Coordinates resident's treatment with nursing staff, physical and speech therapists.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AOTA approved OTA program, or possessing comparable skills to render effective treatments through other Occupational Therapy training programs, such as foreign Occupational Therapy degreed programs, as deemed acceptable by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine
• CPR certified (adult only)
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and etc. up to 25 lbs. throughout the workday, getting assistance when needed is a must!

A sampling of our many benefits! (PRN)

At Goodwin Living, we've got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here's a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day - one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.