Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Sevita•Muskegon, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant role, you will help this company in its commitment to serving others by administering occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist. A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions. Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants. Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques. Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care. Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will 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 and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality. Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Request supplies as needed. Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants. Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program
Two years experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred
Licensed as COTA/L in State.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Administering 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, general therapy principles on program participants.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant 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 confers with department regarding current status and future needs.
Request supplies as needed.
Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.