Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist, the certified occupational therapy assistant administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner, providing care in congruence of the goals established by the occupational therapist, and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Licensed by South Carolina as a Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants required.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the National Board for certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner
• providing care in congruence of the goals established by the occupational therapist
• re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation

What This Job Offers

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