COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
As our Assistant Occupational Therapist, you will provide designated occupational therapy-related services as outlined in the patient's plan of care, all under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Every day you will deliver care and service to a diverse patient population, ranging from acutely ill to rehabilitating individuals across neonatal through geriatric age groups. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate a profound understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of each individual served, ensuring the provision of compassionate and effective therapy that supports their unique needs and promotes their recovery and well-being. Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.
Requirements
- Diploma Graduate of an School of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Training, upon hire
- Occupational Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Prior OT experience
- Orthopaedic Technologist Certified, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Provide designated occupational therapy-related services as outlined in the patient's plan of care, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Deliver care and service to a diverse patient population, ranging from acutely ill to rehabilitating individuals across neonatal through geriatric age groups.
- Demonstrate a profound understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of each individual served.
- Ensure the provision of compassionate and effective therapy that supports unique needs and promotes recovery and well-being.
- Allow for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identify self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determine presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Report suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
- Understand role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
- Establish presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures.
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus offered for qualified new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
