What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at DR. D.M. FITZGERALD & ASSOCIATES?
Dr. Fitzgerald & Associates/Vision in Motion is looking for a COTA to work with a patient population of all ages, focusing on vision therapy, concussion management, and TBI rehabilitation. Therapy sessions include visual and processing assessments, multiple modalities, and eye hand coordination activities. This position will work on the rehabilitation side of the clinic with Dr. Fitzgerald, who is a neuro-optometrist, along with athletic trainers and COTA.
The expected hours would be 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 10am-6pm Tuesday and Thursday. They will have access to various modalities, state of the art equipment, and continuing education in order to improve patient outcomes. Being able to work as part of a team as well as being able to work autonomously are both important in this role. This role offers good work-life balance as work stays at work.
Qualifications
Licensed in the state of Iowa require/or eligible
1 year of experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
Perform developmental assessments including vision, processing, and cognition
Managing and rehabilitating esophoria, exophoria, and strabismus cases
Carry out treatment plans for concussion, stroke, and other traumatic brain injuries
Working closely with the onsite interdisciplinary team regarding patient treatment and progress
Benefits
Paid training upon hire
Medical insurance
Annual eye exam and prescription coverage
Hourly wage to be discussed and based on experience/certifications/etc
New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested applicants may send a cover letter/resume to Wes Sturtz at wsturtz.vim@gmail.com