Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • Flint Charter Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists occupational therapists with planning and conducting programs to help patients in regaining physical and mental stability.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)Therapy Association (AOTA) with Associates Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Must be a Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, issued by the State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• CPR certification required.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Detail oriented and Attentive.
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical history of patients and assists in developing personalized plans to improve the health and wellness of individuals.
• Assists in the assessment of a patient's mental or physical condition.
• Evaluates and reports patient's reactions to the program and initiates changes accordingly.
• Emphasizes improving the daily quality of life for patients through analyzing their home and or work environment and providing recommendations for accommodating these areas.
• Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques.
• Provides education to family members and or employer on matters of accommodations and program progress.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees