Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The staff Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The staff COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents