What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time position at OVATION Rehabilitation Services, LLC?
Job description
Outpatient Occupational Therapist Location: Waterman Village Senior Living Community in Mount Dora, FL 32757
Waterman Village is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Outpatient Therapy team. This is a great opportunity to work within a well-established senior living community and make a meaningful difference in the independence, safety, and quality of life of older adults.
Position Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat outpatient therapy patients based on individualized needs and physician orders.
- Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on improving independence and quality of life.
- Provide treatment for conditions including upper-extremity limitations, hand rehabilitation, urinary incontinence, pain, weakness, decreased mobility, balance concerns, and functional decline.
- Provide education on adaptive equipment, home safety, energy conservation, fall prevention, and strategies to improve activities of daily living.
- Complete evaluations, progress notes, treatment documentation, and discharge summaries in accordance with Medicare, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with PT, ST, nursing, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in community wellness initiatives, educational programs, and opportunities to promote therapy services to Waterman Village residents.
- Maintain excellent communication and customer service with residents, families, and team members.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Florida Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience working with the geriatric population preferred.
- Outpatient or senior living experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative therapy team.
Why Waterman Village?
Our outpatient therapy program provides therapists with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents while helping them remain active, safe, and independent. Our therapy team provides individualized PT, OT, and Speech Therapy services within the Waterman Village senior living community.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with older adults, values personalized care, and wants to be part of a growing outpatient rehabilitation program.
Join the Waterman Village team and help our residents continue doing the activities that matter most to them.
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