What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Speak To Me?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), where you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' quality of life through personalized occupational therapy services. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with licensed occupational therapists, healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers to implement treatment plans that promote independence and functional abilities across diverse settings. Your expertise will help clients overcome challenges related to neurodevelopmental disorders, disabilities, geriatrics, and post-injury recovery, making a meaningful difference every day.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility to foster independence.
- Implement treatment plans designed by licensed occupational therapists, ensuring goals are met effectively and safely.
- Support pediatric clients with childhood developmental delays and occupational therapy for clients with autism through engaging therapeutic activities.
- Provide care documentation by accurately recording patient progress, treatment responses, and care notes in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Facilitate patient transport within facilities or to external appointments while maintaining safety protocols through manual handling techniques.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and adjust care plans tailored to individual needs across inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facility, home health, and clinic environments.
- Assist with medical imaging procedures when necessary and understand relevant medical terminology to support comprehensive patient care.
- Communicate effectively with clients and caregivers to explain treatment procedures, progress updates, and care instructions clearly.
- Support patients recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions by applying physiology and anatomy knowledge during therapy sessions.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary team by participating in care meetings and providing insights on client progress in occupational health settings.
Experience
- Proven experience working in inpatient settings such as hospitals or skilled nursing facilities is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated outpatient or clinic experience in pediatric occupational therapy or adult rehabilitation is advantageous.
- Prior work with individuals experiencing neurodevelopmental disorders or disabilities enhances your ability to deliver specialized care.
- Acute care experience is valuable for managing complex cases requiring immediate intervention and treatment adaptation.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, care documentation standards, and treatment plan implementation ensures seamless integration into our team.
- Experience working with geriatric populations or in home health environments supports diverse client needs across age groups.
- Strong understanding of physiology and anatomy fundamentals underpins effective therapy strategies tailored to individual client conditions.
Join us in delivering energetic, transparent, and compassionate occupational therapy services that empower clients to achieve their fullest potential!
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40