Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Helena Occupational Therapy Specialists is searching for a motivated COTA to become part of a small and fun team. Helena Occupational Therapy Specialists serves primarily the pediatric population (birth-18 years), and is an outpatient-based setting, offering both community/in home services as well as clinic-based services. Our commitment is to deliver high quality services in the location that best fits the client and family needs.

Entry-level salary is $53,000 dependent on education level and applicable experience. Relocation expenses negotiable. Offering continuing education stipend and license fees reimbursement. 

This job requires candidates to be able to perform duties that include the following:

• Treat patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR).
• Monitor a patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and safely; and to offer encouragement
• Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients
• Document patient’s daily notes and weekly progress in appropriate records and timely manner
• Maintain the office treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory
• Instruct patients, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the patient's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist

Education

• Education: An associate degree from an occupational therapy assistant program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• License or certification: Must be currently licensed in Montana, or capable of obtaining MT license 
• Additional certifications: CPR certified, valid driver’s license

Preferred skills/competencies:

• Compassion: Must have a strong desire to provide physical and emotional support.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to interact with patients and their families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals is essential. 
• Physical Strength: You must be able to help lift patients and carry equipment/bags, and kneel, stoop, and stand for a significant part of your day.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to precisely follow a treatment plan an OTR has developed is imperative. Strong organization skills. 
• Patient confidentiality: Respect for the patient’s privacy and confidentiality regarding medical records
• Perform some administrative tasks as needed