COTA

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate the living skills and capabilities of physically, developmentally, and emotionally disabled patients. 
• Assist in the selection of activities and the development of treatment plans to help patients function independently. 
• Observe, monitor, and record patients progress, attitudes, and behavior. 
• Maintain a positive attitude towards patients and the treatment programs. 
• Instruct patients and their families in-home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. 
• Help patients with dressing and grooming, and using specially designed hairbrushes and cosmetic applicators. 
• Perform basic administrative tasks, such as answering phones and making appointments. 
• Perform routine tasks, such as helping patients perform stretches and teaching patients to use specific equipment. 
• Use a variety of tools and equipment, such as special lifts or pulleys to move patients. 
• Repair assistive devices and make changes to equipment and environments.
• Provide feedback to superiors, and recommending changes to their treatment plans. 

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and compete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and teaching skills
• Perceptive about others reactions and have good critical thinking and decision making skills. 
• Social perceptiveness and persuasion skills. 
• Good critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
• Physical stamina to lift and assist patients through physical activities. 
• Willingness to continue your education
• A license and certification to practice therapy

• 2 years of experience
• Experience in Healthcare setting