Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Sevita • Muskegon, MI

8d • $30 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits to employees working a minimum of 30 hours/week
• Paid training
• Holiday pay
• Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
• Stability
• Secure work opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED