COTA - New Castle & Surrounding Areas (float)

POSITION SUMMARY   The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA] is a professional qualified to provide occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist [OTR/L] to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.    QUALIFICATIONS   Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association Certified as an occupational therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Two [2] years experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant in a physical disability setting.  Home health care experience is recommended. Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits.  Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Clinical Skills   Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care Implements the therapy program established by the OTR/L, providing services to restore the patient to the maximum level of independence in daily living skills and sensory and motor function Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from occupational therapy services