Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health Association of Niagara County • Niagara Falls, NY

1d • $23 - $32

About The Position

Responsible for providing skilled occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupation Therapist (OT). The COTA supports participants in maintaining independence, and improving functional abilities Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT) Provide therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADL) functional mobility and transfers and cognitive and perceptual skills. Monitor and document participant progress and communicate changes.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Minimum of one-year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with frail elderly population in acute, long term care, or community based setting (preferred)
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and PACE regulations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• providing skilled occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupation Therapist (OT)
• supporting participants in maintaining independence
• improving functional abilities
• implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist (OT)
• providing therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living (ADL) functional mobility and transfers and cognitive and perceptual skills
• monitoring and documenting participant progress
• communicating changes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees