Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

Community LIFE • Somerset Township, PA

10d • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our COTA provides in-home and in-center therapy for older adults on an ongoing basis in an effort to help regain or maintain their abilities to remain independent with ADL’s and IADL’s, range of motion, strength and interventions established by a treatment plan from the OT/L. This is a Mon-Fri daylight (7:30am-4:00pm) position. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the federal rate.

Requirements

• Successful OTA/L program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of one year working with the frail or elder population.
• Current OTA licensure issued by the state of PA.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Able to demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.
• Initiative and resourcefulness.
• Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
• Ability to understand & carry out non-technical verbal & written directions, record messages, & keep records.
• Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of participants.
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.
• Neat appearance.
• Proven record of excellent attendance.
• Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and in-center therapy for older adults.
• Help regain or maintain abilities for independence with ADL’s and IADL’s.
• Assist with range of motion and strength.
• Implement interventions established by a treatment plan from the OT/L.

Benefits

• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay available
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree