Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

COTA Job Description

Our Mission Statement: We are an agency of providers dedicated to empowering families and their loved ones by enhancing their quality of life within our local communities. We foster creativity, growth and the wellbeing of our team members. By embracing inclusion, we foster a collaborative environment where everyone can flourish and thrive.

Essential Therapy Solutions started in 2007 in response to the overwhelming number of families in our Arizona community requiring services. We obtained school contracts as well as becoming a Qualified Vendor with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). We also contracted with other agencies holding Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) contracts to deliver services to the birth to 3 population.

Our goal at Essential Therapy Solutions is simple - to be a leader in supporting families and providers in our community. We accomplish this by providing the highest quality services, information and resources to our families. Our goals are accomplished by the commitment of every employee.

ETS is an advocate for our families and providers by practicing the following values and beliefs:

• Resourceful - We are proactive and solution based in all our actions within our team and community.
• Ethical - We are upstanding professionals that provide services by upholding our highest principles, including communication, interactions, and standards of practice.
• Acceptance - We are empathetic and honest providers who support our families and each other.
• Professional - We are responsible leaders that hold ourselves and each other accountable.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Conduct screenings and assessments as directed by the OT.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Prepare materials and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling and billing.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with assistant licensure.
• Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
• Pass state and federal background checks

Skills:

• Ability to handle workload and travel to client's houses
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Must have basic computer skills, including word processing
• Must have excellent and professional written and verbal forms of expression, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

W2 Employee Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, and more perks