Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA, OTA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant supports patient/resident well-being, rehabilitation and recovery. Screens and treats patients/residents, documents services and communicates with families and interdisciplinary team members while facilitating optimization of patient/resident participation in activities of daily living.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional Occupational Therapy services.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Works efficiently and effectively whole utilizing facility resources responsibly.
• Maintains adequate and up to date knowledge of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and setting specific clinical and regulatory practices.
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must have one year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred)
• Must have current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in facility-specific state
• Must have current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Reliable transportation required