Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)FT Adult Neuro

LEARNING SERVICES CORPORATION•Johns Creek, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injury! Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner is a growing organization dedicated to excellence, honesty and ethics in the treatment of our clients and each other. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed programs to meet the diverse needs of clients with moderate to severe traumatic and acquired brain injuries. We provide treatment for post-concussion syndrome, stroke, memory loss, neurobehavioral issues and accident or sports-related head injuries. We are looking for a Full-Time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who wants to provide patient-centered care in our program in Johns Creek, GA. Our therapists are creative in their approach and incorporate a variety of activities to ignite interest while addressing functional goals. This evidence-based approach results in durable outcomes.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three (3) years of related work experience along with active certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
Excellent planning, organization, writing and time management skills are required.
Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co-workers is a must.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field is preferred.
Previous Spinal Cord / Brain Injury experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in the treatment of neurologically related disorders is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures.
May assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.
Demonstrates skill to support clients in difficult situations (e.g. refusal of activities, medications, and strategies).
Demonstrates ability to identify changes in clients’ behavioral, medical, emotional, cognitive, and physical condition and alert applicable team members and provide care as needed.
Serves as client advocate by communicating clients’ needs and issues to team members and other designated individuals; including plan for resolution and follow through as indicated.
Provides for the daily supervision and care of clients served.