Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

25d • Onsite

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.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Administer and direct administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner.
• Provide care in congruence with the goals established by the occupational therapist.
• Re-assess patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals.
• Support findings with appropriate documentation.

What This Job Offers

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