Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services to patients and clients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and to help compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching tasks for daily living and working environments. Treatment may include patients and clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, or physical disability. The role also supports patient, client, and caregiver education.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited therapy assistant program.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Therapy assistance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patients and clients.
• Participate in preparing and executing the patient’s or client’s overall plan of care.
• Provide treatment programs planned, delegated, and supervised by an Occupational Therapist, in accordance with agency policy, to restore and maximize function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify treatment methods under the Occupational Therapist’s direction.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with department standards and medical-legal, regulatory, and reimbursement procedures.
• Communicate with healthcare team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient and client care.
• Provide input into educational information for families or caregivers about the Occupational Therapy program.
• Alert the supervising Occupational Therapist or designees to potential health problems or changes in a patient’s or client’s condition.
• May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical staff, and students regarding patient and client needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement and program development.
• As needed, transport patients or clients in the employee’s personal vehicle to community-based resources related to their therapeutic goals, based on the SH entity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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