What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant-Skilled Nursing position at Theradynamics?
Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) Needed for Full Time or Part Time at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Danbury, CT!
Theradynamics is proud to be recognized as one of the leading contract rehabilitative therapy companies in the Tri-State area. For more than 16 years, we have been working closely with the patients in helping them achieve their goals through creative treatments and state of art equipment. We offer competitive salary and benefits that secures your future, and we can accommodate your flexibility through full time or part time positions.
Benefits at Theradynamics include:
- 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Tax Deferred Programs under AFLAC
- Unlimited continuing education credits through our interactive online library of courses
- 401K Plan with company match
- Parental Leave
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
- Referral Program
*** All rates offered are based on position, years of applicable experience and employment type
*** Rate ranges shown include levels for per diems with no benefits and Independent Contractors
Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.
- Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to the therapist.
- Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.
- Perform age-appropriate advanced competency skills in practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers regarding age, level of understanding & emotional status.
- Consistently report to therapist patient progress/status to allow for update of goals and modification of treatment program
- Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately
Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Valid CT OTA license
- Good organization skills
- Good communication skills
- Good written skills
- New grads encouraged to apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $27.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Ability to Commute:
- Danbury, CT 06816 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Danbury, CT 06816: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $42