What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at St. Edmond's Home for Children?
St. Edmond's Home for Children provides exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plans of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Schedule: 10:00am – 6:00pm; includes occasional weekends (80hrs biweekly)
Position Responsibilities:
- Confers with the Occupational Therapist and assists in evaluating, planning and performing direct occupational therapy treatment program. Carries out other departmental duties as assigned.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluation of children referred to therapy by the physician.
- Perform specific occupational therapy treatment programs as prescribed by the registered/licensed occupational therapist.
- Document resident's progress and maintain proper record keeping.
- Assist with design and/or repair of adaptive equipment and with maintenance of orthotic devices.
- Assist ancillary staff in implementation of therapy programs.
- Assists in developing and implementing classroom positioning and movement programs with professional and non-professional staff.
- Attend, provide and/or participate in staff education programs.
- Assist with inventory and ordering of departmental supplies and/or equipment.
- Assist with maintenance of the department's equipment, environment and housekeeping needs.
- Carries out responsibilities in accord with Policies and Procedures of the Home and requirements of regulatory agencies.
.Education:
- Must have an Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant's program which is approved by The American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Must be licensed in Pennsylvania and be certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
St. Edmond’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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