Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - PT - Regency Park Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

35d

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant uses Occupational Therapy skills to assist in treating referred patients of all age populations. The position requires providing care appropriate to each patient’s age and ability level, understanding growth and development, and assessing information about the patient’s current status in relation to age-specific needs. The role may be based in an outpatient or inpatient department, or involve work at industrial sites or patients’ homes for on-site assessments. The position may require a flexible schedule, weekend or holiday coverage, work beyond normal hours, and emergency callback. The employee may encounter hazardous chemicals and equipment typical of a therapy setting and must be able to assist with patient transfers and perform bending and reaching activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program, verified through a primary source.
Registered Certified Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
Knowledge of BLS CPR.
Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, age group, and ability level.
Ability to identify needs for and complete basic splinting.
Ability to physically assist with patient transfers and perform bending and reaching activities.
Ability to tolerate a moderate amount of stress.
Ability to work under the direction of a variety of supervising therapists and assist other rehabilitation associates as needed.
Must meet characteristics consistent with certification requirements and ethical practice in Occupational Therapy.

Nice To Haves

Certification in physical agent modalities is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Assist in treating referred patients under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist.
Provide care appropriate to the age and ability level of each patient served.
Assess patient information in relation to growth, development, and age-specific needs.
Identify when basic splinting is needed and complete basic splinting.
Assist with patient transfers and support other rehabilitation associates as needed.
Work in outpatient or inpatient departments, or at industrial sites or homes for on-site assessments as needed.
Work beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency callback when required.