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HealthPRO Heritage is Hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Near Byron, IL
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
- Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
- Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
- Assist with admission screening.
- Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
- Assist with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
- Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
- Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$58k-71k (estimate)
04/19/2024
06/22/2024
The job skills required for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) include Occupational Therapy, Commitment, Dedication, Clinical Supervision, Consulting, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
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