Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Sevita • Riverton, UT

6d

About The Position

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Administer occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist. Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments; document therapy sessions. Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, utilizing general therapy principles with program participants. Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of healing modalities and techniques. Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instruct program participants in splint wear and care. Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training. Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments. Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program; participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality. Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confer with department regarding status and future needs; request supplies as needed. Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants. Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicate with staff, and adjust schedules as needed for flexibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in O.T.
• Licensed as COTA/L in state.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
• Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments; document therapy sessions.
• Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, utilizing general therapy principles with program participants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of healing modalities and techniques.
• Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instruct program participants in splint wear and care.
• Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program; participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
• Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
• Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confer with department regarding status and future needs; request supplies as needed.
• Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicate with staff, and adjust schedules as needed for flexibility.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees