PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Williamsburg, Virginia

Overview Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. Maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What You Will Do

• Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment. Cleans treatment areas and equipment.
• Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and providing care accordingly.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• License Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required) and
• License Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire (Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)