Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

CommuniCare•Akron, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Wyant Woods Healthcare Center in Akron, Ohio. Therapists are in-house team members. This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on residents through therapy and may involve treating at multiple locations to serve residents’ diverse needs. The COTA helps clients improve their quality of life and independence by helping them compensate for limitations. Examples include supporting injured workers in improving motor skills and returning to the labor force, and teaching people with learning disabilities to prepare meals or use public transportation. The COTA implements treatment plans through direct treatment and collaboration with an Occupational Therapist, educates treatment staff and other team members involved in the plan, consults with and trains families, and completes required rehabilitation department and facility documentation under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

Complete Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant education in an accredited two-year associate degree program.
Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Responsibilities

Help clients improve quality of life and independence by helping them compensate for limitations.
Support clients with tasks such as improving motor skills, preparing meals, and using public transportation.
Implement treatment plans through direct treatment and collaboration with an Occupational Therapist.
Educate treatment staff and other team members involved in the treatment plan.
Provide family consultation and training.
Complete rehabilitation department and facility documentation under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Treat at multiple locations as needed to serve residents’ diverse needs.