Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), where your expertise will directly enhance patient recovery and independence. In this vital role, you will collaborate with licensed occupational therapists to deliver personalized therapy services across diverse settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and home health environments. Your energy and dedication will help patients of all agespediatrics to geriatricsregain their functional abilities and improve their quality of life. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

• Responsibilities
• Assist licensed occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to each patients needs.
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, grooming, and mobility exercises, fostering independence and confidence.
• Provide hands-on therapy interventions in various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and home health visits.
• Monitor patient progress, document observations accurately, and communicate updates to the therapy team to ensure optimal care adjustments.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises and strategies to promote continued progress outside of sessions.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety procedures during all patient interactions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans that incorporate medical imaging results, physiology knowledge, anatomy understanding, and medical terminology for comprehensive treatment.
• Requirements
• Valid certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Prior experience working in inpatient settings, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, or home health environments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and occupational health principles.
• Proven ability to assist with ADLs and support patients across diverse age groupsincluding pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Experience working with care plans that involve acute care or outpatient therapy modalities.
• Excellent patient care skills with a compassionate approach to supporting recovery and independence.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail and safety standards.
• Familiarity with medical imaging interpretation or related clinical procedures is a plus but not required. Embark on a fulfilling career path where your skills will help transform lives through dedicated occupational therapy services!

Pay : From $40.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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