Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a full time opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Chardon Healthcare Center, where our therapists are in-house team members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages, no wage freeze
• Generous PTO, end of year PTO buy back
• Work schedule flexibility, work-life balance
• Promote-from-within culture; in-house stability and continuity of care
• Paid CEU online library

Qualifications/Must have's:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
• Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff and other members of team involved in the treatment plan, as well as family consultation and training.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.