Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE: $40 to $42 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. 1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
2. 2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
3. 3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
4. 4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
5. 5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
6. 6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
7. 7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
8. 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
9. 9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
10. 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
2. 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS:

1. 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
2. 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required