Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

**$2000 Sign on Bonus Available** We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the direction and supervision of Occupational Therapists as well as the Director of Therapy.

Typical work duties: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants typically do the following:

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines
• Document patient’s progress on weekly progress note in an accurate and timely fashion
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by supervisor
• Complete billing logs and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families
• Provide inservice education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports and submit in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager

Requirements:

• A minimum of an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful passage of the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) COTA examination
• Has current OTA license (or is license-eligible) in state of practice