Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Job Location: Statesboro, GA

Company: Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center

Job Description

At Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will play a vital role in helping our residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and receive personalized care.

About the Role

As a COTA at Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services that help our residents improve their ability to perform daily living activities, maximize independence, and enhance their overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provide occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, ADL training, adaptive equipment use, and functional mobility tasks
• Document residents' treatments, progress, and response to interventions in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding residents' progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans when necessary
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote continued independence
• Adhere to facility policies, professional standards of practice, and all state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current and valid certification/licensure as a COTA
• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire)
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Join our team at Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, where compassion and patient-centered care are at the forefront of everything we do.