Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Wilkes-Barre 110 S Pennsylvania Blvd - Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Overview

Position Type Per Diem

Description

Purpose of this position: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will complete treatments for pediatric clients in the outpatient setting under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA will be responsible for developing and providing interventions for individuals experiencing challenges in their occupational performance with deficit areas such as activities of daily living skills, play, leisure, sleep/rest, social participation, and sensory processing. Individuals who the COTA may provide treatment to include clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit-Disorder, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, feeding concerns, and sensory processing difficulties. Evening hours are required.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides skilled treatment to clients under the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Develops individualized interventions to support the rehabilitation of clients with mental, emotional, developmental, and/or physical disabilities.
• Restores function, prevents disability, and helps clients to reach their maximum level of independence.
• Participates in regular supervision with the occupational therapist within state guidelines.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist on client goals and discharge planning.
• Coordinates and supervises any aids or interns/students in OT, when applicable, as facilitated through the Human Resources Department.
• Maintains, cleans, and adjusts use of sensory, fine motor, and gross motor OT equipment.
• Maintains appropriate client records including daily notes and billing in a timely fashion.
• Educates clients and/or families in strategies to support progress towards therapy goals.
• Makes appropriate referrals within the organization, as well as to outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains client privacy and confidentiality.
• Completes required organizational training courses and maintains appropriate licensure and certifications as applicable

Employee Benefits Include :

• FREE Health Care/Medical Coverage
• Affordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary Insurances
• FREE Life Insurance & FREE Long Term Disability
• Safe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• Yearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get Paid
• Tuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development Opportunities
• Student Loan Assistance Program ($150 per month on existing student loans)
• FREE Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!
• FREE Subscription to the "Calm App"
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Flexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment!
• Additional Benefits:
• Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping Discounts
• Workplace Banking Program Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts . . . . AND MANY MORE!!

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Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Association) accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certified by the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as a COTA.
• Current Pennsylvania State Occupational Therapy Assistant License (or license applicant status).
• Experience in pediatrics is preferred.