Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Sterling Therapy Providers -

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE : $40 PER HOUR

BENEFITS :

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time / Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;

2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;

3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;

5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;

6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;

8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He / she must be certified and / or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

2 Licensed and / or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS :

1 Good organizational and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES :

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention / participation may be required

Salary : $40