Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those in need.

Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time; Part-Time; PRN; Per Diem

WHY JOIN US?

At Clearwater Healthcare Center, we offer a rewarding career where your commitment to excellence improves the lives of our residents. We prioritize a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values your contributions and celebrates the positive impact you make every day.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will help Occupational Therapists provide therapeutic assessments and intervention, plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in evaluating and assessing patients' needs and capabilities.

• Collaborate with occupational therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Provide hands-on therapy and interventions to patients as part of their treatment plan.

• Teach patients new skills and techniques to enhance their independence and daily functioning.

• Monitor patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.

• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately and thoroughly.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Associate’s degree or certification from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• License: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is required; current state licensure.

• Skills: Exceptional communication, empathy, and a professional presentation.

• Experience: Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care experience preferred.

• Physical Readiness: Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting and intermittent movement.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Open for Full-Time or PRN