Occupational Therapy Assistant

ABOUT US:

Millennium Therapy is looking to add a Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to our staff in Ames, IA for the Skilled Nursing setting. Millennium Therapy is a patient focused, therapist owned, and therapist managed company that operates throughout Iowa providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in various settings. The local home office provides quick support to our associates. Our therapy teams succeed through patient tailored treatments, flexible scheduling, and effective communication to meet the individualized goals of each patient.

PAY:

Negotiable based on experience

HOURS:

30-40 Hours/Week Flexible

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Personal Day(s)
• PTO
• Continuing Education
• Flexible Scheduling & More!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program and Professional Licensure in the state of hire or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) REQUIREMENTS:

• Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload. Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Participates in clinical program development.
• Collects assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist. Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.